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 230
rance is through a gatehousein the centre of the west side, and presents one of the most completeand extensive erections of this class in Scotland. The picturesquegateway at Hills Castle, in Dumfriesshire, is small beside this one;and most of the others, such as Stobhall, Balvaird, Balcomie,… … % gate:- house Fig. 7S5.—Duuireath Castle. West aud South Elevations of Gatehouse. entering from the courtyard, led to the upper floors; and two roundturrets on the angles of the west or outer face served to defendthe gateway (Elevations, Fig. 785). Although this castle is not to beconsidered as a…
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