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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 256

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itself. But of all the minor details atFordell, the most remarkable is a fine and unique gargoyle at the eaves,seen in the north-east view, and of which an enlarged sketch is given(Fig. 695). It is of lead, and represents a winged four-footed monster,with open mouth and defiant attitude, designed… … Fig. 694.—Fordell Castle. View from the South-East unfortunately taken down many years ago. These walls contained a

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