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pos·tern [ˈpɒstən] N old

postern (at back)

zadnja vrata n pl

postern (at side)

stranska vrata n pl

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A single main gate survives towards the east, as well as several posterns. en.wikipedia.org

A postern, dismantled from its original position and rebuilt into a wall by the station, is all that remains. en.wikipedia.org

There are also a postern gate and a sally port; through there are no flankers on the lakeshore. en.wikipedia.org

The windows were opened, the walls were coated with murals, and an approach ramp to the postern in the lordly residence was constructed. en.wikipedia.org

The hornwork, now at the rear of the castle, was maintained as a defence for a small rear postern gate. en.wikipedia.org

Several chicanes, bastions and posterns defended the access to the lower courtyard which was reached through an arched gateway, now destroyed. en.wikipedia.org

It has a small postern gate towards the open sea for escape. en.wikipedia.org

The castle had a stepped ramp up to a main gateway, barbican, inner ward, postern and curtain walls. en.wikipedia.org

Round towers are located at each corner, with a postern, or side gate, located in the base of the south-east tower. en.wikipedia.org

Six casemates defend the main entry, with posterns on other faces. en.wikipedia.org

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