2026-09-28T02:12:43+01:00https://marinefinds.org.uk/datalabs/terminology/object/format/jsonhttps://marinefinds.org.uk/datalabs/terminology/object/format/xmlhttps://marinefinds.org.uk/datalabs/terminology/object3654138890PORTCULLISYA 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.546P10090107253PORTCULLISYA heavy grating, often made of wood or iron, usually lowered vertically as a defensive barrier at the entrance to a gatehouse or barbican.1P