Clark, George Thomas, 1809-1898 · London, Wyman & sons · leaf 344
The portal, lo feet wide by 20 feet high, was defended by gates, port-cullis, and stockade. It is guarded by loops on each side from thelodges. Those opening from the portal, measure 20 feet by 10 feet, … Caerphilly Castle, Glamorgan. 321 have fireplaces, and were floored with timber. The walls are 9 feetthick, and are looped in various directions for defence. Passing through the gatehouse, behind it is a broad platform,which extends behind the southern curtain, and is scarped andrevetted towards…
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