Disadvantages of a portcullis
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As the portcullis have to be made of Iron or Wood, it would take a longer time to produce and then to fortify the castles
Warriors whoever can cross the moat will be in advantage of killing the defenders.
Since the portcullis can only come down, the warriors who are expert in climbing can very easily climb and attack. Though, there will defenders with bow and arrow, it still can be overcome
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It's anything but difficult to see that these portcullis designs were considerable developments. Nonetheless, regardless of these eminent favorable circumstances, this kind of castle design wasn't generally functional – or affordable.
They were sensationally costly to construct – this can't be exaggerated!
They set aside critical opportunity to build– they required years, as opposed to a long time for an essential motte-and-bailey castle.
Regularly, they took so long to build that, when they were done, they weren't required anymore. This was the situation for huge numbers of Edward I's castles in North Wales, including Beaumaris.
They were sensationally costly to construct – this can't be exaggerated!
They set aside critical opportunity to build– they required years, as opposed to a long time for an essential motte-and-bailey castle.
Regularly, they took so long to build that, when they were done, they weren't required anymore. This was the situation for huge numbers of Edward I's castles in North Wales, including Beaumaris.
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