The Castle — Its Architectural Features. 



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heads of those defending the battlements. A narrow 

 stair in this tower leads to the battlement of the south 

 front. Projected on comparatively small corbels, 

 it stretches towards the keep for about thirty-three 

 feet, and although at a lower level than the battle- 

 ments just described, it is, on account of the precipice, 

 higher above the ground. The parapet has dis- 

 appeared, but it was of more than 

 ordinary height between the embras- 

 ures. At the keep end of the balcony 

 is a small apartment formed by a 

 bold, massive, projecting structure 

 leading from the room inside. 



When the west wing came to be 

 added, the west curtain was nearly all 

 taken down, and rebuilt as it now 

 stands, with windows and chimneys, 

 and without the machicolations. This 

 was the latest addition made to the 

 castle. The west wing is two storeys 

 high, with vaults at the south end. 

 Although built in a lighter style than any other part, 



Corbelled Chambkk 

 ON South Side. 



