History & cultureDeconstructedHow a Medieval Castle Portcullis Works

How a Medieval Castle Portcullis Works

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Published Sep 23, 2025, 12:01 PM · 12mo ago

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48,878
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Likes
932
1.9% of views
Comments
10
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4
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Engagement
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The portcullis was a heavy iron-grilled gate that could slam shut in seconds, trapping attackers in the gate passage. #Castle #Portcullis
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medieval castleportculliscastle gatecastle defensecastle engineeringmedieval engineeringcastle mechanismscastle trapcastle historymedieval fortresscastle shortcastle doormedieval mechanicscastle architecturedefensive structures

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