29/07/2018

Fortified Manor House - Part 3

So, with the main halls done it’s onto the other buildings and curtain walls. A timber gatehouse was requested along the line of Stokesay castle but simplified. There’s also a shed/stables embedded in the curtain wall.

Normal groundwork, a few barrels etc in the courtyard and it's good to go :-)
















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12 comments:

  1. This is incredibly wondeful. Well thought and full of details, quite a place!!

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  2. Lovely build and a great finish!
    Best Iain

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  3. Beautiful! And also much more versatile on a table than a castle or tower, so that is great.

    Would it have crenelated walls without a wall walk though? Seems like a lot of work for just the "look" of fortification.

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    1. Thank you :-)

      Yes, quite often a timber construction would go up behind the wall in time of need. it also works as a visual deterrent.

      cheers

      James

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