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What is the heavy iron gate called at the entrance of a castle?
If it drops it is called a portcullis.
What is the definition of porticullises?
it means vertical sliding gate that protects a castle.
Does warwick castle have a portcullis?
Yes, Warwick Castle does have a portcullis. The portcullis is a heavy grilled door that can be dropped down to block entry, enhancing the castle's defenses. It is part of the castle's impressive gatehouse, which showcases its medieval architecture and fortifications. Visitors can see and appreciate this historical feature during their tours of the castle.
What is a heavy door designed to protect the castle from invaders?
The heavy door is meant to keep things out, like invaders. Also you have a better way of escaping while under attack
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 name is given to the strong heavy grating which slides up and down to block a castle gateway?
It's called a "portcullis"
How do you use a fire arrow to attack a medieval castle?
sneaking into the captains quarters... heavy risk... but the priiize..
What are the advantages and disadvantages of siege engines?
They could take heavy weights and it could fling items very high into solid castle walls.
Why did they change the way they make castles?
Because in wars they were easily broken into with a catapult and the boulders of the broken pieces of the castle were heavy and dangerous for those inside is why I would think. And as human got more inteligent new ideas of castle image came into mind.
How typical is Kenilworth Castle as an example of an English castle?
Kenilworth Castle is quite typical of an English castle because of a number of things:It used to have a moatIt has a solid thick outer layerIt used to have a solid gate at the main entrance of the castleThere was a portcullis, which is a heavy door made out of steelThere are castle loopholesOriginally, it started out as a motte and baileyIts defences were improved at the end of the 14th century, but the castle then was made less defensive at the end of the 14th centuryIt was slighted and damagedIt was seen as a romantic ruin in the 19th centuryNow, in the 20th and 21st century, it is used as a tourist attraction
What is a concentric castle?
A concentric castle (or multiple castle) is a castle within a castle
How does a portcullis work?
A portcullis is a heavy gate made of wood or metal that is raised or lowered vertically to block entry to a castle or fortification. It is typically operated using a system of pulleys, ropes, or chains. The portcullis can be controlled from inside the castle to allow or restrict access through the entrance.
