The western part of this very large castle was first built, being darker ashlar than the rest of the castle. It was also more self-contained than the rest of the castle, and may represent the original fortress. Further south are the remains of a small later range and walls designed to block off the already difficult access to the point. It had two D-plan towers, with very thick walls, and a courtyard cut off from the mainland by a deep ditch. The towers were linked by a 2 story block with a broad parapet wall. The upper rooms of both towers have latrines and window seats. The west tower is still 4 stories tall plus a garret, although it no longer has a roof. The towers had keyhole gunports, some designed to accomodate falonets (small cannons). The central range has a second story artillery platform. The east tower, 3 storeys with a round front is below the ground level of the main range. Each tower had an independent well. The single rooms on each floor of the towers (now blocked off) are small because the walls are so thick.
Uploaded by blawjaws on 18 Nov 07,
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