Architecture of a Castle.

[the-golem]

I've been looking in vain for an example, but all I can find is a quote from a reference book:


The best way to do something is not usually the way it gets done, particularly when governments are involved. I was attempting to describe a portcullis that could be used without the necessary overhead space requirement, and this device fits the bill.

Incidentally, I ran across that Scottish gate during my research. It appears to have been called a yett.

Oh this sounds lovely. The protruding spikes would catch maraduers as the gate came crashing down. Thankyou. I'll probably be using this feature.

As for the crank, couldn't it operate similar (in idea, not mechanics) to a fishing rod? Freely moves one way, but you have to crank it the reverse?