Zurich's Pitch Pouring Defense

Zurich's Pitch Pouring Defense. During the 14th century, the Krattenturm was equipped with a wooden arm called a 'Kratten' or 'Zeine', which was used to pour h…

Location: Krattenturmstrasse, Zurich, Switzerland

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During the 14th century, the Krattenturm was equipped with a wooden arm called a 'Kratten' or 'Zeine', which was used to pour hot pitch on attackers, but in Zurich, it was used as a signal device to warn the city of impending attacks.

Source: Die Krattenturmstrasse

Zurich's Pitch Pouring Defense — Zurich, Canton of Zurich

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