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 THIRD PERIOD 264 CRAIGNETHAN CASTLE offices placed against the walls (similar to those adjoining the gateway, Fig. 215), or they may have been for supporting a wooden platform for widening the parapet walk and rendering it more serviceable in case of a siege. The north and south walls are terminated at the moat with large buttresses (Fig. 214), that of the north wall being pierced with a gun embrasure near the base. There was also an outer wall north- ward from the north wall of enceinte connected with which the remains of a turret are traceable at the north-east angle. The lean-to buildings FIG. 217. Craignethan Castle. Doorway of House at South-West Angle of Courtyard. against the west wall (Fig. 215) are apparently of the same date as the walls, and seem to have been kitchen offices, one of them having a large fireplace. The lintel over the door has a carved ornament (Fig. 215), and the crow-steps are of an unusually ornate design. This kitchen was probably used in connection with the accommodation for retainers, which