Portcullis Gate. 에딘버러성(Edinburgh Castle). 에딘버러(Edinburgh)

Portcullis Gate. 에딘버러성(Edinburgh Castle).

에딘버러(Edinburgh). 스코틀랜드(Scotland)

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Portcullis Gate

1574-77

Built after the long siege of 1571-3 as the main gateway into the castle.

It stands on the site of the medieval constable's tower.

The top storey was added in 1887

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Castle Gate

For a period of at least 2000 years, this fortress was defended by an outer gate at the head of the Esplanade, with an inner gate on this site.

 

 

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