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 142
arapet, the gargoyles or holes for the escape of the water fromthe parapet or platform being still apparent (Fig. 68), and of the usualcharacter of such features in the isles. Some of the embrasures are alsostill preserved. The keep (Fig. 68) is doubtless the oldest part of thecastle, and its… … Fio. (38.—Breacacha Castle, Coll, from South-West. door appears to have been at the level of the first floor, but the place is soencumbered with rubbish that it is diflicult to determine the originallevels. The parapet is carried up flush with the outer face of the wallswithout any moulding or…
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