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vol.2 p.123
I have seen many pieces by this master, executed in a very
grand style; but seldom a finer monument of his masterly
hand than this. He has rent the tower, and demolished two of
it's sides; the edges of the other two he has shattered into
broken lines. The chasm discovers the whole plan of the
internal structure - the vestiges of the several stories -
the insertion of the arches, which supported them - the
windows for speculation; and the breastwork for assault.
The walls of this castle are uncommonly magnificent. They
are not only of great height, but of great thickness; and
defended by a large bastion; which appears to be of more
modern workmanship. The greatest part of them is chambered
within, and wrought into secret recesses. A massy portcullis
gate leads to the ruins of what was once the habitable part
of the castle, in which a large vaulted hall is the most
remarkable apartment; and under it, are dark, and capacious
dungeons.
The area within the mote, which consists of several acres,
was originally intended to support the cattle, which should
be driven thither in times of alarm. When the house
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