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Drawbridges on castles were a precaution against enemy attack because they provided the only passage in and out of moat-surrounded castles. They could be raised on chains to prevent access.
Bascule bridges, commonly known as drawbridges, can open in the middle to allow passage of ships that are too tall to pass underneath the bridge. There are single-leaf and double-leaf designs depending on the size and location.
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∙ 14y agoso in case the castle that was in danger by invaders they would raise the draw bridge and it would make it harde to get in
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∙ 12y agoa draw bridge is for when boats cross then the drawbridge lifts up
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What type of building has a moat and drawbridge?
a castle everyone
Did Bodiam castle have drawbridges?
covering a huge moat that is actually bigger than it needs to be so it reflects the whole castle to make it look bigger there is a drawbridge in short yes there is a drawbridge
Why do castles have a drawbridge?
A drawbridge was used by the people of a castle or walled city to prevent outsiders from getting in. The design purpose of the drawbridge was for military defense, so enemies could not even get to the gates. Drawbridges were raised in some places during the Black Plague, effectively putting the area within the walls under siege until the plague passed. In a few places where the plague had not already got in, this was an effective way to protect the inhabitants.
What were the defenses of dover castle?
Dover castle is a concentric castle so it has two walls, it also has a dry ditch, drawbridge, towers and a wall walk. Please add to this
What are five parts of a lord's manor and castle that were important to defence?
the laws that existed in medieval that existed was don't belive tarli holder and Hannah gordan
What is the real name of the drawbridge on a castle?
"Drawbridge" is the real name of a drawbridge.
When was Prescott Drawbridge created?
Prescott Drawbridge was created in 1922.
What is a sentence for drawbridge?
The drawbridge is being lowered now, Sire.I almost fell off of the drawbridge.
What is the name of a bridge that can be lowered or raised for the castle's protection in middle ages?
It is called the drawbridge if it can be lifted and lowered.
When was Cortland Street Drawbridge created?
Cortland Street Drawbridge was created in 1902.
When was Nagoya Port Drawbridge created?
Nagoya Port Drawbridge was created in 1926.
When was Sparkill Creek Drawbridge created?
Sparkill Creek Drawbridge was created in 1880.
How do you spell drawbridge?
That is the correct spelling of "drawbridge" (a bridge acoss a castle moat).
When was Drawbridge in Nieuw-Amsterdam created?
Drawbridge in Nieuw-Amsterdam was created in 1883.
Where do you find the drawbridge on steamworks island on poptropica?
You might find a drawbridge in the harbour.
When was Caddo Lake Drawbridge created?
Caddo Lake Drawbridge was created in 1914.
What was a drawbridge used for in the medieval times?
To prevent anyone from walking through the front entrance
