High Guard Stone Gatehouse Structure
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| Category | Component, Exterior, Structure, Towers |
|---|---|
| Theme | Castle, House, Medieval, Tower |
| Author | AstroMC |
| MC Version | 26.2+426.226.1.226.1.126.11.21.11 |
| Format | .litematic |
This solid stone gatehouse offers an impressive exterior and functional interior. It features a purely defensive and robust aesthetic, perfect for extreme climates or heavy sieges, unlike wooden-roofed entrances.
The interior is optimized for efficiency, with storage areas including chests and barrels, crafting stations, and quick access stairs for guards. The central arch uses stairs and slabs to create depth and detail, breaking up flat surfaces for a professional look. Surveillance battlements at the top provide 360-degree views and connect the side towers for coordinated defense.
Dark wood accents on balconies and supports provide a warm contrast to the stone, highlighting windows and watch points. This gatehouse serves as an ideal entrance for a kingdom that prioritizes both appearance and tactical preparedness.
Materials Required
24 block types · 1,741 blocks · 9×27×26
Before You Build
This build uses 1,741 blocks across 24 block types – about 28 stacks in total, or 2 shulker boxes worth of material. It occupies 9×26 blocks of ground and stands 27 blocks tall.
What to bring first
Survival or creative?
Every block in this build can be obtained in survival, so it can be built by hand without creative mode or commands.