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<blockquote data-quote="KarinsDad" data-source="post: 1227756" data-attributes="member: 2011">Arrow loops were typically 2 to 4 inches wide and one to four yards tall (with possibly one or more cross slits for crossbows). So yes, there were ones less than one square foot, but many of them were more than a square foot. The reason for the height was so that arrows could be arched for a greater distance.<a href="http://www.castles-of-britain.com/castleso.htm" target="_blank">http://www.castles-of-britain.com/castleso.htm</a>Hard to tell the size from the following picture, but the various pictures of this castle are cool.<a href="http://www.geocities.com/EnchantedForest/7695/castle27.html" target="_blank">http://www.geocities.com/EnchantedForest/7695/castle27.html</a>Crossbow loops (and gun loops) were typically a lot smaller and it is possible to confuse those with arrow loops or slits. However, they could be smaller due to the lesser arch of fire of bolts and guns over arrows.<a href="http://www.geocities.com/EnchantedForest/7695/castle23.html" target="_blank">http://www.geocities.com/EnchantedForest/7695/castle23.html</a>However, here is a picture with significantly taller loops, specifically designed for bows:<a href="http://www.atelierdesdauphins.com/english/forts/bellcomb/ebeldfnc.htm" target="_blank">http://www.atelierdesdauphins.com/english/forts/bellcomb/ebeldfnc.htm</a>Yes, a self fulfilling prophecy. If the game prevents spells with a certain size opening, then the fortifications would match.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="KarinsDad, post: 1227756, member: 2011"] Arrow loops were typically 2 to 4 inches wide and one to four yards tall (with possibly one or more cross slits for crossbows). So yes, there were ones less than one square foot, but many of them were more than a square foot. The reason for the height was so that arrows could be arched for a greater distance. [url]http://www.castles-of-britain.com/castleso.htm[/url] Hard to tell the size from the following picture, but the various pictures of this castle are cool. [url]http://www.geocities.com/EnchantedForest/7695/castle27.html[/url] Crossbow loops (and gun loops) were typically a lot smaller and it is possible to confuse those with arrow loops or slits. However, they could be smaller due to the lesser arch of fire of bolts and guns over arrows. [url]http://www.geocities.com/EnchantedForest/7695/castle23.html[/url] However, here is a picture with significantly taller loops, specifically designed for bows: [url]http://www.atelierdesdauphins.com/english/forts/bellcomb/ebeldfnc.htm[/url] Yes, a self fulfilling prophecy. If the game prevents spells with a certain size opening, then the fortifications would match. [/QUOTE]

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