Middle Gate, Manor House, Count's Yardham

The Middle Gate, Manor House, Count's Yardham is a building that divides the North Enclosure from the South Enclosure.

Purpose / Function

Gatehouse to the South Enclosure of the Manor House, Count's Yardham.

Architecture

The Middle Gate consists of a fortified connection between the two outer halves of the Manor House's grounds. It is constructed in stone, with the outer wall and the wall facing the North Enclosure both more than five paces thick.

The gate, itself, is narrow. It is not accessible to farm carts or wagons and is wide enough for a single rider at a time.

There is a water-filled pit before the gate, covered by a draw-bridge, an iron port-cullis and a the main door - made (double-planked) of surdy Oak and studded with iron.

Type

Gatehouse

Parent Location

Manor House, Count's Yardham

Owner

Latherial Herrir

Ruling/Owning Rank

Count of Herrir

Owning Organization

County of Herrir