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In the upper storey of the house were garret rooms , in which on the one side the sons ( when they wished it ) and on the other side , the daughters ( because they were obliged ) of the lord of the house used to sleep .
In the upper storey of the house were garret rooms , in which on the one side the sons ( when they wished it ) and on the other side , the daughters ( because they were obliged ) of the lord of the house used to sleep .
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The side of the screens ' passage opposite the hall had service hatches or doors from buttery , pantry and kitchens . At the opposite end from screens and minstrels ' gallery was a dais for high table which was set across the hall at ...
The side of the screens ' passage opposite the hall had service hatches or doors from buttery , pantry and kitchens . At the opposite end from screens and minstrels ' gallery was a dais for high table which was set across the hall at ...
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Fine natural site on side of loch at its narrowest. (7, 158). ... Landward side defended by two baileys, ravelin, three lines of ditches. ... 1380, C15 C+ DE On edge of island in Dee, other three sides protected by ditch and outwork.
Fine natural site on side of loch at its narrowest. (7, 158). ... Landward side defended by two baileys, ravelin, three lines of ditches. ... 1380, C15 C+ DE On edge of island in Dee, other three sides protected by ditch and outwork.
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