Thesaurus Term/Concept: POSTERN
| Identifier | 68901 |
|---|---|
| Class | MONUMENT TYPE |
| Status | Preferred |
| Index? | Yes |
| Scope Note | A small gateway cut through the curtain wall or its flanking towers. Used primarily as an outlet for counter-attacking forces. |
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Instances/Examples (8)
| Context | Record |
|---|---|
| Monument Type | MCH19794 Castle - Thirteenth Century - Sally Port (Monument) |
| Monument Type | MCH1072 Castle - Thirteenth Century (Monument) |
| Monument Type | MCH756 Chester City Walls - Kaleyard Gate (Monument) |
| Monument Type | MCH761 Chester City Walls - Old Newgate / Wolf Gate (Building) |
| Monument Type | MCH764 Chester City Walls - Shipgate (Monument) |
| Monument Type | MCH768 Chester City Walls - The Bars (Monument) |
| Monument Type | MCH20552 Chester City Walls - Wall between Grosvenor Road and Watergate - Castle Postern (Monument) |
| Monument Type | MCH20551 Chester City Walls - Wall between Grosvenor Road and Watergate - Nun's Gardens Postern (Monument) |