Preface

I.

1

II.

6

III.-The Main Ward

16

IV.-The Mint

23

V.-The Main Ward (continued)

27

VI.-The Inner Ward

30

VII

38

VIII.-The Curtain Wall

48

IX.-The Ditch

51

X.-The Outer Works in Relation to Siege Operations

55

XI.-Date of Erection

61

XII.-General History of Castle Building in Great Britain

64

XIII.-Historical Evidence as to Date of Erection

68

XIV.

70

XV

77

Map of District

Beginning of Book.

A.-Castle Rushen from the Harbour

End of Book.

B.-Entrance to Castle Rushen

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C.-Ancient Entrance

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D.-Plan, 14th Century

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E.-Outer Portcullis

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F.-Original Approach Plan

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G.-Approach 17th Century

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H.-Plans of Drawbridge (1, 2 and 3)

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I.-Trim Castle, Co. Meath (plan)

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K.-The Kitchen

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L.-Castle Rushen 17th Century

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M.-Fane's Plan of Castle Rushen, circa 1760

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N.-Castle Rushen as at present

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