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The basement was probably always used for the storage both of provisions and arms . The principal upper floor formed the hall for the lord and his family . Where there was more than one upper floor , the first was probably given over to ...
The basement was probably always used for the storage both of provisions and arms . The principal upper floor formed the hall for the lord and his family . Where there was more than one upper floor , the first was probably given over to ...
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The building of Orford began probably in 1165 , for on the Pipe Roll of 1165-6 there occur for the first time entries ' in the work of the castle of Orford ' , and the total recorded expenditure for the year was over £ 660 - a very ...
The building of Orford began probably in 1165 , for on the Pipe Roll of 1165-6 there occur for the first time entries ' in the work of the castle of Orford ' , and the total recorded expenditure for the year was over £ 660 - a very ...
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For long after the introduction of fire - arms , also , the ballistic force of the powder used was low - probably deliberately so for fear of bursting the barrel . In all , early cannon were probably as dangerous to their users as to ...
For long after the introduction of fire - arms , also , the ballistic force of the powder used was low - probably deliberately so for fear of bursting the barrel . In all , early cannon were probably as dangerous to their users as to ...
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