The English CastleC. Scribner's sons, 1936 - 120 pages |
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... example in this country is the siege of Rochester by John in the October of 1215. The angle of the castle wall was first mined and broken up and the angle of the great tower itself then assaulted . The recently discovered mine gallery ...
... example in this country is the siege of Rochester by John in the October of 1215. The angle of the castle wall was first mined and broken up and the angle of the great tower itself then assaulted . The recently discovered mine gallery ...
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... example of this , and at Barnard Castle in Durham there is a round tower which is sometimes called the keep . At Caldecot in Monmouth a fine round tower was built at one angle , and to complete the illusion a small motte was actually ...
... example of this , and at Barnard Castle in Durham there is a round tower which is sometimes called the keep . At Caldecot in Monmouth a fine round tower was built at one angle , and to complete the illusion a small motte was actually ...
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... example of the Edwardian castle being begun — at Harlech ( 83 ) . This castle consists of a rectangular enclosure with the usual four angle - towers and a very fine example of the Edwardian gatehouse . The castle has list walls with ...
... example of the Edwardian castle being begun — at Harlech ( 83 ) . This castle consists of a rectangular enclosure with the usual four angle - towers and a very fine example of the Edwardian gatehouse . The castle has list walls with ...
Contents
CASTLES OF EARTH | 3 |
GREAT STONE TOWERS | 23 |
LOFTY WALLS | 56 |
Copyright | |
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