Portcullis emblem of the UK Parliament

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The Portcullis emblem of the UK Parliament is a heraldic symbol featuring a stylized gate with chains that represents the authority and security of the British Parliament and is widely used on its official documents, buildings, and insignia.

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Observed surface forms (1)

Surface form Occurrences
Crown and Portcullis emblem 1

Statements (48)

Predicate Object
instanceOf heraldic emblem
logo
symbol
associatedWith British constitutional monarchy
Westminster system
backgroundColor green
color gold
country United Kingdom
depicts chains
portcullis
governedBy UK Parliament brand guidelines
hasDesignFeature chains attached to the gate
crown-like spikes at the top of the gate
horizontal crossbars
stylized gate
vertical bars
inspiredBy medieval portcullis
royal heraldry
legalStatus protected emblem
relatedTo Royal coat of arms of the United Kingdom
surface form: Royal Arms of the United Kingdom

Tudor rose
surface form: Royal Badge of the House of Tudor
represents Parliament of the United Kingdom NERFINISHED
scriptDirection left-to-right
symbolizes authority of Parliament
legitimacy of parliamentary power
protection
security
usedBy House of Commons of the United Kingdom NERFINISHED
House of Lords of the United Kingdom NERFINISHED
Parliament of the United Kingdom NERFINISHED
usedIn Palace of Westminster
UK parliamentary broadcasting
UK parliamentary education service
usedOn UK Parliament digital media
UK Parliament educational materials
UK Parliament outreach materials
UK Parliament publications
GOV.UK
surface form: UK Parliament website

UK parliamentary stationery
official documents of the UK Parliament
parliamentary committee papers
parliamentary insignia
parliamentary letterheads
parliamentary passes and ID cards
parliamentary reports
signage in the Palace of Westminster
usedSince 20th century
writingSystem Latin alphabet (when text is included)

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10 Downing Street hasFeature Portcullis emblem of the UK Parliament
this entity surface form: Crown and Portcullis emblem
Deputy Speaker of the House of Commons symbol Portcullis emblem of the UK Parliament