The castellated and domestic architecture of Scotland, from the twelfth to the eighteenth century (1887)
MacGibbon, David, d. 1902, Ross, Thomas, 1839-1930 · Edinburgh : D. Douglas · leaf 100
Argyll in l685. The mildness of theclimate of Rothesay, and the sheltered position of its bay, have made it adesirable place of residence at all times. Being on an island also added ROTHESAY CASTLE 81 FIRST PERIOD to its security, and its low situation enabled it to be surrounded with adeep fosse… … I I I I i FEET Pio. 07.—Rotliesiiy Castle. General Plan, shuwing Moat, etc. some remains of the old wooden posts which carried the ancient bridgewere found in the excavations. Architecturally, this is one of om* most interesting castles, and isan admirable example of a thirteenth-century fortress.…
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