Key Information
The Gatehouse
Learning Point
- The gatehouse, or gatehouses, of a castle were the main way of entering and exiting. They were designed to allow movement through the walls, but controlled to keep the people safe inside.
Project
- Consider the best place for your main gatehouse
- Work out the best direction it can face
- Consider what will make it a strong place to defend and hard for someone to enter
- Add any additional gatehouses needed
- Overview
Materials used:
Stone bricks (of your choice)
Stone brick slabs (of your choice)
Stone brick stairs (of your choice)
Wood slabs (of your choice)
Door (of your choice, though Spruce is good)
Trapdoor (of your choice)
Waxed copper lightning rod
Iron chains
Fun Facts
- Consider the best place for your main gatehouse
- Work out the best direction it can face
- Consider what will make it a strong place to defend and hard for someone to enter
- Add any additional gatehouses needed
Past Lessons
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