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There were two main strategies: 1. Dig dykes and ditches in the path of the siege tower so that it cannot approach the walls until the obstacle is cleared. 2. Heavy artillery. Use some sort of catapult to throw rocks at the tower. If it gets close enough it might be possible to set fire to it with flaming arrows or simply by throwing torches.
A portcullis is part of a castle - the grid of stout wooden beams which blocks an entrance-way when it is lowered into position. The prevents attackers from entering, and allow defends to fire arrows at their assailants.
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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.
In the middle ages what did they use the portcullis for?
A portcullis was used as a big metal door at the front of a castle, there was sometimes two of them so if the enemy got past the first one he would be stuck in the middle and they would pour e.g boiling oil on him
What was Portchester castle used for in Roman times?
To defend the southcoast of England.
Is there a portcullis at the Tower of London?
yes there is but i think that there were 2.
What were the iron gates of the middle ages called?
An iron gate that moved vertically was called a portcullis.
What were porticullies?
A portcullis was a grated gate of a castle that could be raised and lowered to defend the castle.
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 was the part of a castle?
Keep, portcullis?
What was the strong entrance gate to a castle called?
The portcullis.
What is A sentence with portcullis?
When attackers attacked the castle, if a portcullis existed , it could come from above and kill them. I hope it helped :) ^^
What is included in the medieval castle WikiAnswers?
moat drawbrige portcullis
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.
What do you call the spiked gate on a medieval castle?
it is called a portcullis
What is the name of the metal fence that falls after the draw bridge of a castle falls?
Portcullis .
What is the heavy iron gate called at the entrance of a castle?
If it drops it is called a portcullis.
What are the advantages of a portcullis?
You can close the gate on the enemies when they come to attack the castle. And if they get under it when it's closing, they are crushed and due to the pointy gate, they die! Portcullis are very helpful.
What is the proper name for a castle gate?
It's called a portcullis. More information on wikipedia.
