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2 years ago in Material Culture , Urban History By Karan D
What is currently known from historical and archaeological evidence about the use of Schlagbaum barriers to physically enclose towns or villages?
I'm researching medieval and early modern urban security in Central Europe. The term Schlagbaum (literally "beat tree") appears in documents, often translated as a boom barrier or toll gate. But were these simple toll points, or could they be part of a more extensive perimeter barrier system enclosing a whole settlement? What materials were used (wood, iron)? How were they operated and guarded? I'm looking for concrete examples, physical evidence, or detailed descriptions from ordinances or chronicles.
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