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port·cul·lis <-es> [ˌpɔ:tˈkʌlɪs] N

portcullis

dvižna vrata n pl

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The portcullis was originally destined to block the way to the burial chamber but was never put into place across the passage. en.wikipedia.org

Opposing the entrance was a second portcullis that led to the rear compound. en.wikipedia.org

The words were inscribed above the portcullis up until 1981. en.wikipedia.org

The entrance was closed by a drawn portcullis along with a wooden door. en.wikipedia.org

In these towers access was by a winding staircase around a central newel and protected by a portcullis. en.wikipedia.org

It consists of a two tower castle with open gate and portcullis. en.wikipedia.org

To guard against this there were canal gates, each blocked by a huge iron portcullis and guarded by rat-catchers. en.wikipedia.org

The yett was frequently used as cheaper alternative to the portcullis, since it was simpler in concept, less cumbersome and more practical. en.wikipedia.org

Beyond the portcullis chamber, a further stairway with 39 steps continued down to a closed double-leaf wooden door. en.wikipedia.org

Its tower gateway was protected by a great door and portcullis as well as roof embrasures. en.wikipedia.org

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