Clark, George Thomas, 1809-1898 · London, Wyman & sons · leaf 380
tain. It is called the CaptainsTower. It is rectangular, or nearly so, about 32 feet each way, witha projection from the curtain of 18 feet. There is one floor abovethe portal, which is central. The gateway is a low drop arch, flankedby a pair of buttresses. The passage is vaulted, and has a door… … il Carlisle Castle. 363 There was originally a ditch in front of this wall, and a gate with adrawbridge, all now gone. In later days, a small half-moon batterywas thrown up about 8 yards in advance of this gate, and protectedby a ditch of its own. This battery was connected by a light field-work,…
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