Old London: Papers Read at the London Congress, July, 1866J. Murray, 1867 - 376 pages |
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... side by a strong wall , with mural towers and an exterior ditch . The enclosure , of about 370 acres , was in general figure a semicircle ; the river forming the chord . The defences , commencing on the Thames at Blackfriars , upon the ...
... side by a strong wall , with mural towers and an exterior ditch . The enclosure , of about 370 acres , was in general figure a semicircle ; the river forming the chord . The defences , commencing on the Thames at Blackfriars , upon the ...
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... side , was of material advantage in repelling an attack . The object being to command the river and fill the ditch , the keep was placed as high as was consistent with these points . It has been remarked by Sir F. Palgrave , that ...
... side , was of material advantage in repelling an attack . The object being to command the river and fill the ditch , the keep was placed as high as was consistent with these points . It has been remarked by Sir F. Palgrave , that ...
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... side , and above it on the other . It is quadrangular , 107 ft . north and south , by 118 ft . east and west . Its two western angles are square . That on the north - east is capped by a round stair- turret , 22 ft . diameter , about ...
... side , and above it on the other . It is quadrangular , 107 ft . north and south , by 118 ft . east and west . Its two western angles are square . That on the north - east is capped by a round stair- turret , 22 ft . diameter , about ...
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... side of the angle has been cut at the ground level . The two larger chambers have been vaulted in modern brick , and are filled with iron bedsteads . Little Ease has been lined with deal , as a powder magazine , and passages MILITARY ...
... side of the angle has been cut at the ground level . The two larger chambers have been vaulted in modern brick , and are filled with iron bedsteads . Little Ease has been lined with deal , as a powder magazine , and passages MILITARY ...
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... side , two on the north , and one on the south , the west room has in its south wall a round- headed opening , which is the summit and landing of a well - stair , which commences , about 15 ft . above the ground level , by an external ...
... side , two on the north , and one on the south , the west room has in its south wall a round- headed opening , which is the summit and landing of a well - stair , which commences , about 15 ft . above the ground level , by an external ...
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