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Tower Gatehouses – Power & Control
See how the Tower’s gates choreographed arrival: ceremony outside, security inside, message throughout.
11/27/2025
10 min read
Threshold Design
- Layers: outer gate, inner portal, and turns limiting speed.
- Hardware: portcullis slots, hinge traces, murder holes.
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Bottom Line
Gates are architecture that speaks: welcome and warning in one.
About the Author
Gatehouse Guide
I built this to help you enjoy the Tower of London smartly—clear pacing, better timing, and context that makes each chapel, crown, and stone corridor resonate.
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gatehouse
gates
defence
thresholds
security
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