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 599
ched lines), thus converting the tower into a mansion of theL shape. These alterations considerably increased the accommodation,and changed the character of the house from a rude defensive keep intoa peaceful mansion-house, with a fair amount of accommodation and apleasant external aspect. The main… … ^ r,^ 6M^^ r-^ m w lf§J )\ Fig. 522.—Pitfirrany Castle.Halkett and Ilepbnni Arms. The tower being raised to a considerable height,several stories are obtained in it over the mainstaircase. Still later in the seventeenth centurythe building was further enlarged by the addi-tions to the south and…
Architecture · Architecture, Domestic · Castles
Internet Archive · California Digital Library · Public Domain Mark 1.0. Free to use for anything.
