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Castle begun by William Lord Hastings, October 1480; building stopped at end of 1484 shortly after his execution in 1483
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Three storeyed west tower only part finished by 1483; view from south-west; almost entirely of red brick; master mason was John Cowper
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View towards west tower; bridge & gatehouse beyond; surrounded by moat c.360 x 300 feet
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Gatehouse with four-centred arch; thin brick varied in places with black patterns; stone only used for doorways, windows & string courses
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View of the west tower from inner courtyard
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View of the west tower from upper room of gatehouse
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Gatehouse from inner courtyard
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Gunroom on ground floor of gatehouse
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Gunroom looking inward to courtyard
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Gunport built into brickwork
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Upper room of gatehouse looking towards west tower
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Upper room of gatehouse looking outwards (north-west); arched two-light windows
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Window from gatehouse dressed in stone
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View from gatehouse of north-east side of inner courtyard; site of c.14 manor buildings including solar, hall & kitchen