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Talja [164]
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4. What is a portcullis?

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eimsori [14]2 years ago
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A portcullis is a heavy vertically-closing gate typically found in Medieval fortifications, consisting of a latticed grille made of wood, metal, or a combination of the two, which slides down grooves inset within each jamb of the gateway.

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