Category:Yett holes
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Yett holes can be found in small castles, fortified houses and churches converted into fortified houses in Ireland (and possibly elsewhere). They were used to facilitate the chain holding the yett, a smaller version of a portcullis. They pierce the entire wall.
Media in category "Yett holes"
The following 8 files are in this category, out of 8 total.
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Aghaviller Church blocked up entrance.jpg 2,016 × 4,032; 3.22 MB
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Ballybur Castle door.png 1,496 × 2,256; 4.08 MB
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Cahir Castle doorway with yett holes & loop hole.jpg 2,016 × 4,032; 3.14 MB
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Cahir Castle portcullis room door with yett hole.jpg 2,016 × 4,032; 2.47 MB
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Cahir Castle yett hole.jpg 4,032 × 2,016; 3.53 MB
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Yett hole at Cahir Castle.jpg 2,016 × 4,032; 3.61 MB
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Yett hole at central building of cahir Castle.jpg 2,016 × 4,032; 2.18 MB
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Yett hole.jpg 2,010 × 2,888; 4.49 MB
