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Author : Robert Burns-Begg
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1887
Category : Castles
ISBN : HARVARD:32044081257446
Author : Robert Burns-Begg
Publisher : Theclassics.Us
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2013-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1230263845
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1887 edition. Excerpt: ... chapter ii. early history of the castle. "O! now doth death line his dead chaps with steel, The swords of soldiers are his teeth, his fangs; And now he feasts, mousing the flesh of men, In undetennin'd differences of Kings." shakspere. The origin of Lochleven Castle is, on account of its extreme remoteness, involved in impenetrable obscurity. It is said to have been built during the Pictish period by Congal, King of the Picts, whose reign extended from 511 to 535; but if so, the original building must have been removed and replaced by one of much more modern construction. The keep or square tower as at present existing partakes of the Norman character, and was most probably erected during the eleventh or twelfth centuries. Originally this tower formed in all likelihood the only building on the Island; and, with its encircling waters, its great massive walls, and having its only possible access perched some 25 feet above the ground level, it must have proved, against the then known modes of attack, an almost impregnable stronghold. No doubt, as time advanced, and as the necesssity for further accommodation led to the erection of buildings adjacent to and under the immediate protection of the keep, the necessity also arose for a surrounding rampart, enclosing and protecting the whole buildings. The ramparts are clearly of a more modern date than the "keep," and, from a very superficial examination of these, it is evident that various changes have from time to time been made on them in order to enlarge the enclosed space. These alterations have been made in a rough and ready way, which has rendered the walls somewhat rude and irregular, although they are certainly strong enough in structure. The round tower in the south-east corner of the...
Author : Robert Burns-Begg
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2016-06-21
Category : History
ISBN : 1332610293
Excerpt from History of Lochleven Castle: With Details of the Imprisonment and Escape of Mary Queen of Scots The Castle Island from the North-East; Portrait of Queen Mary; Ecclesiastical Remains on St Serf's Island; Ground Plan of Castle Island; Bird's-Eye View of Lochleven Castle (Restored); Plan of Keep; Queen Mary's Room (Restored); Lochleven Castle From The West Landing Stage; Elevations and Sections of Square Keep About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author : Begg (Robert Burns-) Robert Burns-Begg
Publisher : Scholar's Choice
Page : 154 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2015-02-19
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1297290933
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Author : Begg (Robert Burns-) Rob Burns-Begg
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2022-10-27
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 101827510X
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author : N. Q. Bogdan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 22 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Architecture
ISBN : STANFORD:36105032891843
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 760 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1850
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BL:A0021806824
Author : C. J. Tabraham,Historic Scotland
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Castles
ISBN : 1849170304
Author : Robert Scott Fittis
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1895
Category : Scotland
ISBN : COLUMBIA:CU54144132
Author : Robert Keith
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 858 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1845
Category : Scotland
ISBN : YALE:39002085617489
Author : Glasgow Archaeological Society
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 720 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1896
Category : Archaeology
ISBN : UOM:39015028189077
Author : Glasgow Archaeological Society
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 626 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1891
Category : Scotland
ISBN : UVA:X000980502
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 596 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1896
Category : Scotland
ISBN : HARVARD:32044090332024
Author : Charles Frederick Partington
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 976 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1836
Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
ISBN : OXFORD:555087075
Author : Robert Keith
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 852 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1845
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BSB:BSB10280487