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This was the method adopted by Henry II at Dover ( 36 ) , where the twin towers , placed one on either side of each of the two entrances to the inner bailey , are not the least remarkable features of that remarkable work .
This was the method adopted by Henry II at Dover ( 36 ) , where the twin towers , placed one on either side of each of the two entrances to the inner bailey , are not the least remarkable features of that remarkable work .
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the shell was invariably placed upon the existing mound , which formed indeed an essential part of it . The tower keep also , when added to an existing castle , was not infrequently placed upon the mound , especially if the mound was ...
the shell was invariably placed upon the existing mound , which formed indeed an essential part of it . The tower keep also , when added to an existing castle , was not infrequently placed upon the mound , especially if the mound was ...
Page 97
Lastly , it can be seen that the gateway of the inner bailey is placed as far away as possible from the main outer gateway . If , therefore , the latter should fall and the enemy gain the outer bailey , he is forced to move half - way ...
Lastly , it can be seen that the gateway of the inner bailey is placed as far away as possible from the main outer gateway . If , therefore , the latter should fall and the enemy gain the outer bailey , he is forced to move half - way ...
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