Sally Port Collection

Medway ME7 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Medway ME7 5

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Poterne; Sally-port; Ausfallspforte (engraving)
7197237 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Poterne; Sally-port; Ausfallspforte (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Poterne; Sally-port; Ausfallspforte)

Midshipman Newcome meets crew from HMS Victory at Sally Port, Gibraltar
6337346 Midshipman Newcome meets crew from HMS Victory at Sally Port, Gibraltar by Williams, Charles (Ansell) (c.1797-1850) (after); (add.info)

Rear entrance of Fort Corcoran atop Arlington Heights, Virginia, winter c
867765 Rear entrance of Fort Corcoran atop Arlington Heights, Virginia, winter c.1862 (b/w photo) by Smith, William Morris (fl.1862); Private Collection; (add.info)

Antiquarian Discoveries in Windsor Castle (engraving)
1594919 Antiquarian Discoveries in Windsor Castle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Antiquarian Discoveries in Windsor Castle)

Cyclopean Fortress on the Island of Samothrace, on the Coast of Thrace (engraving)
2774088 Cyclopean Fortress on the Island of Samothrace, on the Coast of Thrace (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sally-port of Fort Moultrie, South Carolina, at wars end, 1865 (b / w photo)
867772 Sally-port of Fort Moultrie, South Carolina, at warAs end, 1865 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Famous Old Sally Port at Portsmouth (b / w photo)
1629283 The Famous Old Sally Port at Portsmouth (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Famous Old Sally Port at Portsmouth)

Sketches of Newcastle-upon-Tyne (engraving)
1591273 Sketches of Newcastle-upon-Tyne (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches of Newcastle-upon-Tyne)

Isles of Scilly TR21 0 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Isles of Scilly TR21 0

Northumberland TD15 1 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Northumberland TD15 1

Interior view of Castle Pickney, Charleston Harbor, S. C. Showing the sally port, USA
Interior view of Castle Pickney, Charleston Harbor, S.C. Showing the sally port, USA, US, Vintage photography

Sally-port of Fort Moultrie, USA, US, Vintage photography

The Prince of Wales at Gibraltar, 1876: Soldiers Vaking Decorations in the Old Sally-Port of the Fortress

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A sally port, also known as a poterne or ausfallspforte, is a fascinating architectural feature found in various locations around the world. From Medway ME7 5 to Northumberland TD15 1, these hidden gateways have played significant roles throughout history. One such instance occurred when Midshipman Newcome encountered the crew from HMS Victory at the Sally Port in Gibraltar. This meeting surely sparked tales of adventure and bravery that would be shared for generations to come. In Arlington Heights, Virginia, during a winter's day, the rear entrance of Fort Corcoran stood tall atop its perch. The sally port served as an access point for soldiers entering and exiting this strategic stronghold. Windsor Castle holds antiquarian discoveries within its walls, including engravings depicting a sally port. These illustrations transport us back in time to witness the grandeur and importance of these fortified entrances. On the Island of Samothrace on the Coast of Thrace stands a Cyclopean Fortress with its own sally port. This engraving showcases not only the impressive architecture but also highlights how these structures were essential for defense against potential invaders. The significance of sally ports extends beyond military fortifications; they can also be found in historical landmarks like Fort Moultrie in South Carolina or Portsmouth's famous old Sally Port. These black-and-white photographs capture moments frozen in time and remind us of their historical value. Newcastle-upon-Tyne provides yet another example where sketches depict intricate details of a sally port embedded within its cityscape. Such features add character and charm to urban environments while preserving remnants of bygone eras. Even remote locations like Isles Scilly TR21 0 have maps indicating their own unique sally ports—testaments to human ingenuity reaching even far-flung corners of civilization. Lastly, an interior view reveals Castle Pickney's remarkable sally port located within Charleston Harbor, South Carolina.