Thesaurus Term/Concept: PORTCULLIS
| Identifier | 138890 |
|---|---|
| Class | COMPONENTS |
| Status | Preferred |
| Index? | Yes |
| Scope Note | A large, movable barrier, usually an iron or wooden grating with pointed bars along its bottom edge, with its sides set in vertical grooves above a castle's gateway enabling it to be dropped to bar entry. |