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 454
entirelyof whinstone. CAEBERRY TOWER, Midlothian. Situated on the slope of the famous Carberry Hill, overlooking theplain by which was the principal approach to Edinburgh from the east.The ancient keep (Fig. 358) now forms the vestibule to a spacious CARBERRY TOWER — 431 FOURTH PERIOD modern… … Fia. 358.—Carberry Tower. Plan of Upper Floor. tower is one o£ Iemarkahle strength. It is twice vaulted—first, over theground floor, and second, beneath the flat roof, which was evidently con-structed for guns. The parapet is, as will be seen, of great thickness, and
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