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A medieval drawbridge was a movable bridge that was usually the way into a castle. The drawbridges were typically made of wood, were heavy, had hinged sides, and went across the ditch or moat that surrounded the castle.

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They were important because they could keep out enemies and welcome in friendly faces. Under a drawbridge is water, or a moat. If you put the drawbridge down, then you would let people in. If you closed it up, people couldn't get in because of the moat that surrounds the castle. So basically, a drawbridge is like a door, keeping enemies from coming in and letting who you choose enter.

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