Sign for the Rose and Portcullus
Introduction
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Sign for the Rose and Portcullus
Image: © Maigheach-gheal Taken: 20 Sep 2009
A portcullis is the framed metal gate at the entrance to a castle which could be lowered quickly on chains as a defence. 'Portcullis' literally means 'sliding door or gate'. Its distinctive shape, and its symbolic representation of stout defence made it a popular heraldic symbol. It refers heraldically to the Dukes of Beaufort, Henry VII, Henry VIII, and City of Westminster etc. At Butleigh the Tudor rose has been added to the sign.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.095903
Longitude
-2.687546