The Portcullis -- The Bloody Tower, Tower Hamlets, Tower of London, UK
N 51° 30.458 W 000° 04.607
30U E 702855 N 5710329
Inside the Bloody Tower, a close-up look at the portcullis, and an explanation of how it works and why it's here
Waymark Code: WMT12N
Location: London, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 09/06/2016
Views: 5
The waymark coordinates are for the gated-entry to the vault built through the Bloody Tower, which allows passage into the Inner Yard of the tower of London. The portcullis is a heavy iron gate, raised and lowered by a pulley. Grooves worn into the walls of the bloody tower to accommodate the movement of the portcullis are easily seen today on tour.
The historic marker nearby reads as follows:
"THE PORTCULLIS
The portcullis was lowered and raised by a pulley, which controls the winding mechanism. Originally medieval, the portcullis was probably renewed in the early 16th century.
The Oakwood partition opposite may be a survivor of the 17th century work to make the Bloody Tower comfortable for Sir Walter Raleigh and his family."
Type of Historic Marker: Sign
Historical Marker Issuing Authority: Constable of the Tower of London
Age/Event Date: 01/01/1202
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