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 THIRD PERIOD 246 CARDONESS CASTLE both are in a slightly ruinous state, but are well worthy of having means taken to preserve them. As will be seen on the plan of the hall, there is a curious opening from the ingoing of the fireplace, about 12 inches FIG. 202. Cardouess C'astle. Interior of Hall. square, which turns at right angles and opens into the hall, somewhat like a similar opening seen at Gylem. The upper floors, as already mentioned, are each divided into two