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 ROSSLYN CASTLE 369 THIRD PERIOD led straight down to the river which was crossed by another bridge, now only represented by a part of the ruined arch on the castle side (but shown as if complete in the general view from the north-east, Fig. 319). The high bridge was evidently further defended by a gate close to its Fio. 319. Kosslyn Castle. General View from the North-East. southern end, as part of the rybats for hanging it to still exist. At 27 feet back from this gate rise the ruined outer walls of the castle, through which a gateway gave access to the courtyard. Above the gateway was