Thesaurus Term/Concept: DRAWBRIDGE PIT

Identifier 108233
Class MONUMENT TYPE
Status Preferred
Index? Yes
Scope Note A purpose built pit, usually below a gatehouse or barbican, into which the counterweight of a drawbridge could be lowered, thus enabling the bridge to be raised.

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