![]() ^ The historic county of Sussex has been divided into two non-metropolitan counties, East Sussex and West Sussex.This characteristic is especially beneficial in churchyards, enabling pallbearers to carry a coffin through a gate without difficulty. Because the gate is mounted in the centre of the opening in a wall, it effectively halves its width, which prevents passage by large animals, but allows people to pass through on either side easily. Also, a Tapsel gate can be opened in a smaller area than would be needed for a side-mounted gate. Common problems of side-hinged gates-heaviness and susceptibility to breakage, for example-are avoided. They can be opened easily, in either direction, with a small push they therefore are much easier to negotiate than more typical gates. Tapsel gates are made of wood and are balanced on a solid wooden or metal pivot, instead of being hinged on one side.
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