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 84
rporatedwith the keep; but their original form and details have not been altered,and may still be seen. This keep may therefore be regarded as one of theearliest examples of that class of structure of which specimens of all datesup to the fourth period occur, added to the simple wall of enceinte… … Fig. 21.—Castle Swin. View from North-East. of the rock next the sea, and would strengthen the castle at thispoint. The round tower is well furnished with loopholes, and was,no doubt, crowned with a machicolated parapet. It commands a goodview of the loch and would form a useful post of…
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