Medieval Glossary
Drawbridge
A drawbridge was often constructed of timber. Often acting as a sort of door for a gatehouse, it could be lowered to be used as a bridge over a moat or raised to secure the castle against entry.
Related term(s): Gatehouse; Moat; Castle; Bascule Bridge; Portcullis
Category: Castles and Fortifications
Added: 09.06.04
Last modified: 09.03.05
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