 Counterweights for the sliding portcullis A portcullis is a grille or gate made of wood, metal or a combination of the two. Image File history File links Size of this preview: 370 × 598 pixel Image in higher resolution (638 × 1032 pixel, file size: 208 KB, MIME type: image/png) ...Nous prenons pour exemple la seconde herse, celle qui est manœuvrée extérieurement sur le chemin de ronde du côt...
Image File history File links Size of this preview: 370 × 598 pixel Image in higher resolution (638 × 1032 pixel, file size: 208 KB, MIME type: image/png) ...Nous prenons pour exemple la seconde herse, celle qui est manœuvrée extérieurement sur le chemin de ronde du côt...
BMWs distinctive kidney-shaped grille on an E34 M5 Audis single frame grille, here on a second generation TT Grille is also the name of a German self-propelled artillery vehicle. ...
A gate is a point of entry to a space enclosed by walls, or an opening in a fence. ...
Portcullises fortified the entrances to many medieval castles, acting as a last line of defence during time of attack or siege. Each portcullis was mounted in vertical grooves in castle walls and could be raised or lowered quickly by means of chains or ropes attached to an internal winch. The Middle Ages formed the middle period in a traditional schematic division of European history into three ages: the classical civilization of Antiquity, the Middle Ages, and modern times. ...
Pierrefonds Castle, France Castle has a history of scholarly debate surrounding its exact meaning. ...
A siege is a military blockade of a city or fortress with the intent of conquering by force or attrition, often accompanied by an assault. ...
A broad metal chain made of torus-shaped links. ...
Coils of rope used for long-line fishing A rope (IPA: ) is a length of fibers, twisted or braided together to improve strength for pulling and connecting. ...
Modern self-tailing winch on a sailing boat. ...
There would often be two portcullises to the main entrance. The one closest to the inside would be closed first and then the one furthest away. This was used to trap the enemy and often, burning wood or hot oil would be poured onto them from the roof. Also, archers could shoot arrows at the trapped enemies. There were often arrow holes in the sides of the walls for archers and crossbowman to eliminate the besieging army. Look up Entrance in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...
Trunks A tree trunk as found at the Veluwe, The Netherlands Wood is a solid material derived from woody plants, notably trees but also shrubs. ...
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An archer is someone who practices archery. ...
Theater
By analogy to the gates, a portcullis is also the name given to a device used for quick change or scenes in theatrical stagecraft. The painted scene is attached to a grille, which then is made to appear in the stage, by moving it with a winch. Scene may refer to: Scene (fiction), an element of a larger fictional work such as a play Scene (film), a part of action in a single location in a TV or movie Scene (music), a collection of musical acts that play regularly in one location. ...
Serge Sudeikins poster for the Bat Theatre (1922). ...
Stagecraft (or Technical Theatre) is the art of building, attaching, and rigging scenery for theater and television as well as other technical aspects of performance including sound, costuming, makeup, and lighting. ...
Heraldry The portcullis often appears as a device or emblem in heraldry, such as that employed as the symbol for the Palace of Westminster in London. One example of where a portcullis is found is on a UK one penny coin, and another on the Canada Customs crest. Portcullis Pursuivant of Arms in Ordinary is also one of the officers of arms at the College of Arms in London. Heraldry in its most general sense encompasses all matters relating to the duties and responsibilities of officers of arms. ...
The Palace of Westminster, also known as the Houses of Parliament or Westminster Palace, in London, England is where the two Houses of the Parliament of the United Kingdom (the House of Lords and the House of Commons) meet to conduct their business. ...
This article is about the capital of England and the United Kingdom. ...
For the pre-decimal British one penny coin, see British One Penny coin (pre-decimal). ...
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is responsible for Canadas customs operations. ...
The Portcullis Pursuivant is a junior officer of arms of the College of Arms named after the portcullis which is a symbol of Parliament and the Palace of Westminster. ...
Banners bearing heraldic badges of several officers of arms at the College of Arms in London. ...
The Colleges own coat of arms was granted in 1484. ...
Gallery A portcullis in Bucharest, Romania Made by me; The portcullis is from a building near the Carol Park, in Bucharest Romania. ...
Status Capital of Romania Mayor Adriean Videanu, since 2005 Area 228 km² Population (2005) 2,064,000[1] Density 8,443 inh/km² Geographical coordinates Web site http://www1. ...
| A portcullis in Stirling Castle, Scotland Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1944x2592, 2106 KB) a portcullis in Stirling Castle Copyright © 2005 David Monniaux File links The following pages link to this file: Portcullis User:Thryduulf/wikistory links ...
Stirling Castle (southwest aspect) For ships named after the castle, see Stirling Castle (disambiguation) Stirling Castle is a castle in Stirling, one of the largest and most important, both historically and architecturally, in Scotland and indeed Western Europe. ...
Motto: (Latin) No one provokes me with impunity(English) Wha daur meddle wi me? (Scots)[1] Anthem: Multiple unofficial anthems Capital Edinburgh Largest city Glasgow Official languages English, Gaelic, Scots[2] Government - Queen Queen Elizabeth II - Prime Minister Tony Blair MP - First Minister Jack McConnell MSP Unification - by Kenneth I...
| Gate with portcullis in the Palazzo d'Accursio, Bologna, Italy Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (960x1280, 580 KB) Summary Licensing File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Portcullis Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or scanner used...
| A portcullis in Edinburgh Castle Download high resolution version (1760x1168, 339 KB)portcullis from Edinburgh Castle, 2004-11. ...
The castle from below (2003) Edinburgh Castle is an ancient fortress which from its position on Castle Rock, dominates views of the city of Edinburgh, and is Scotlands most famous landmark. ...
| The badge of Somerset Herald of Arms in Ordinary Image File history File links Download high resolution version (751x849, 54 KB) Summary The badge of Somerset Herald. ...
Heraldic badges were common in the Middle Ages particularly in England. ...
The Somerest Herald is an officer of arms of the College of Arms, named after the Duke of Somerset and the English county of Somerset. ...
| Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs Image File history File links Ensign of Her Majestys Customs and Excise File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ...
Her Majestys Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is a non-ministerial department of the British Government primarily responsible for the collection of taxes, some forms of state support, and import controls. ...
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