The English CastleC. Scribner's sons, 1936 - 120 pages |
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Page 32
... upper end of the chamber is the finest in any keep in the world ( 29 ) , being a complete little church in itself , having its own triforium to match those of the adjoin- ing hall and chamber . Unfortunately the main storey of the tower ...
... upper end of the chamber is the finest in any keep in the world ( 29 ) , being a complete little church in itself , having its own triforium to match those of the adjoin- ing hall and chamber . Unfortunately the main storey of the tower ...
Page 36
... upper end of the hall are matched by two at the upper or opposite end of the chamber . One of these is the chapel , which is a very pretty little room with arcaded walls and the remains of a fine east window . The beautiful main door ...
... upper end of the hall are matched by two at the upper or opposite end of the chamber . One of these is the chapel , which is a very pretty little room with arcaded walls and the remains of a fine east window . The beautiful main door ...
Page 37
... upper part of one of the Roman bastions as a chapel . The keep is surrounded by several similar bastions , but these are contemporary with it . Next to the chapel is the forebuilding , which appears to have a solid basement , as have ...
... upper part of one of the Roman bastions as a chapel . The keep is surrounded by several similar bastions , but these are contemporary with it . Next to the chapel is the forebuilding , which appears to have a solid basement , as have ...
Contents
CASTLES OF EARTH | 3 |
GREAT STONE TOWERS | 23 |
LOFTY WALLS | 56 |
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