3D Preview

Drag to rotate · scroll to zoom.

Category,
Theme,
Author3moons
Format.schematic
SizeSmall

This build is a functional portcullis inspired by the designs found in the Minecraft Medieval Fortress book.

It replicates the appearance and mechanism of a medieval gatehouse defense system.

Materials Required

15 block types · 1,030 blocks · 13×17×14

Dirt561
Stone133
Grass Block113
Spruce Fence60
Redstone Wire54
Redstone Torch29
Sticky Piston21
Gravel20
Piston20
Repeater14
Comparator1
Dropper1
Hopper1
Lever1
Piston Head1

Before You Build

This build uses 1,030 blocks across 15 block types – about 17 stacks in total, which fits inside a single shulker box. It occupies 13×14 blocks of ground and stands 17 blocks tall.

What to bring first

Dirt – 561 8 stacks + 49
Stone – 133 2 stacks + 5
Grass Block – 113 1 stack + 49
Spruce Fence – 60
Redstone Wire – 54

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. You will need Silk Touch for Grass Block.

Moving parts

It includes Comparator, Dropper, Hopper, Lever, Piston, Redstone Torch, Redstone Wire, Repeater, so check the mechanism still works after pasting – redstone state and item-container contents do not always survive a paste.

Click to rate this post!
[Total: 0 Average: 0]