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 392
ROSSLYN CASTLE 373 — THIRD PERIOD stories below the level of the courtyard were thus a necessity. Thesestories are arched in stone, while those above the court level are joistedin timber. A wide easy staircase gives access down from the level of thecourt to the various floors (Figs, 317 and 321),… … Fig. 322.—Rosslyn Castle. View from Hie South-East. In the basement floor is situated the kitchen, having a large fireplacewith a small window in it, about 6 feet above the floor. A passageleads from the kitchen to the other end of the building, from whichthe various rooms are entered. The first…
Architecture · Architecture, Domestic · Castles
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