The English CastleC. Scribner's sons, 1936 - 120 pages |
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Page 29
... lower or entrance end of the hall , but in the keeps it often had to be at the other end . It may be taken as a general rule that in most castles the well was situated wherever possible con- veniently near to the kitchen . At the upper ...
... lower or entrance end of the hall , but in the keeps it often had to be at the other end . It may be taken as a general rule that in most castles the well was situated wherever possible con- veniently near to the kitchen . At the upper ...
Page 35
... lower end of the hall the wall was thickened out for the latrines . It is a pity that such a magnificent keep is lost to us . One of the most elaborately planned hall - keeps in the country may be seen at Canterbury . Instead of the ...
... lower end of the hall the wall was thickened out for the latrines . It is a pity that such a magnificent keep is lost to us . One of the most elaborately planned hall - keeps in the country may be seen at Canterbury . Instead of the ...
Page 84
... lower parts of their halls were often panelled with " wainscot , " and in front of the door to these and other chambers within the castle were erected projecting " spurs , " permanent panelled screens which served to protect the rooms ...
... lower parts of their halls were often panelled with " wainscot , " and in front of the door to these and other chambers within the castle were erected projecting " spurs , " permanent panelled screens which served to protect the rooms ...
Contents
CASTLES OF EARTH | 3 |
GREAT STONE TOWERS | 23 |
LOFTY WALLS | 56 |
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