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What were porticullies?
A portcullis was a grated gate of a castle that could be raised and lowered to defend the castle.
Can you give me a sentence for portcullis?
A portcullis is a heavy metal grate used as a gate. The guards raised the portcullis of the castle.
What did the building used to be where Portcullis House currently is?
The Portcullis House was called the Palace of Westminster initially that comprised of committee rooms, refreshment facilities, and housing member office.
How many floors are in portcullis house?
Portcullis House (PCH) is an office building in Westminster, London, UK. Portcullis House is a seven story building. The building was designed by Michael Hopkins and Partners.
What is A sentence with portcullis?
When attackers attacked the castle, if a portcullis existed , it could come from above and kill them. I hope it helped :) ^^
In the middle ages what did they use the portcullis for?
A portcullis was used as a big metal door at the front of a castle, there was sometimes two of them so if the enemy got past the first one he would be stuck in the middle and they would pour e.g boiling oil on him
What was the part of a castle?
Keep, portcullis?
What is the root word of portcullis?
The root word of "portcullis" is "porta," which means gate or entrance in Latin.
What does the Portcullis coat of arms stand for?
protection
What name is given to the strong heavy grating?
Portcullis
What were the booby traps in the pyramids?
they had portcullis and dead ends
What was the strong entrance gate to a castle called?
The portcullis.
