GATEHOUSE

Gatehouse

A gatehouse, in architectural terminology, is a building enclosing or accompanying a gateway for a castle, manor house, fort, town or similar buildings of importance.

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gatehouse

Noun

  1. A lodge besides the entrance to an estate; often the residence of a gatekeeper; also a dwelling formerly used as such a residence.
  2. A fortified room over the entrance to a castle or over the gate in a city wall
  3. A shelter for a gatekeeper.


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gate house

Noun

  1. A structure located at an entrance to a large property, especially a dwelling.


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