Bridge Gate
The gatehouse has two D-Shaped towers and a guard-room over the roadway. It has a Portcullis, Twin Gates faced with Bronze and a Draw-Bridge. Additionally, it has an adjacent block that was originally a stable for messangers that has been converted to a Prison.
The gatehouse is manned by 4 Porters, 6 watchmen and 2 Jailers.
The gate has a gibbet, and a number of pikes, on which the bodies/heads of traitors are displayed
Purpose / Function
Security of the City of Gathetoken
To detain suspected criminals pending delivery to the Justices for trial
To display the importance of the City
To display the justice of the City
Architecture
The gate is mostly built from limestone, but some red sandstone was added to give a striking red-line just below the battlements.
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