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The door was wooden but protected by a heavy framework of iron on its outer face ( see Yett ) . From the corner of the entrance floor a vice gave access to two ( or more ) upper floors which provided living quarters and defensive ...
The door was wooden but protected by a heavy framework of iron on its outer face ( see Yett ) . From the corner of the entrance floor a vice gave access to two ( or more ) upper floors which provided living quarters and defensive ...
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This reign saw the breakdown of royal authority in the face of over - mighty subjects . The land was filled with unauthorised and uncontrolled castles ( see Adulterine ) . Many royal castles passed into the hands of his adversary ...
This reign saw the breakdown of royal authority in the face of over - mighty subjects . The land was filled with unauthorised and uncontrolled castles ( see Adulterine ) . Many royal castles passed into the hands of his adversary ...
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Sometimes large specially painted shields of arms were hung on the outer face . In a fully developed castle such as Beaumaris or Harlech , the outer curtain would be some 20 ft high , 8 ft thick and some 1,200 ft long .
Sometimes large specially painted shields of arms were hung on the outer face . In a fully developed castle such as Beaumaris or Harlech , the outer curtain would be some 20 ft high , 8 ft thick and some 1,200 ft long .
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