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[SK 5929 9292] THE CURTAIN [G.T.] (1)
The curtain wall, 10' - 13' thick and 20' - 30' high,
may be early 12th c. but is probably later. There is a break in
the circuit of 300' to the S. and the N.W. is concealed by the
present house. The broad earthen rampart of the bailey overlaps
in front of the curtain wall by about 15'. (2)
The curtain wall to the NW 'has long been pulled down', and part
to the SW, 'was destroyed very lately, by Mr. Berridge ...' (3)
The curtain wall has an average thickness of 3.0 m., and stands
to an average height of 6.0 m. The circuit is broken from SK
5927 9282 to SK 5932 9281, where it is completely obliterated.
It is constructed of rubble, roughly coursed. In the north, and
in the S.E. portion, ashlar facing, from 2.0 m. above ground
level, is suggestive of rebuilding. The portion of the wall
south of the gatehouse appears to be in its original state to
the full height, and is strengthened by buttresses. Buttressing
also occurs in the S.E. portion, but only in the upper levels.
At SK 5939 9290 the wall has been breached and a doorway
inserted. This is roofed with thin Tudor brick, and has
ornamental stone surrounds. The wooden door bears the
inscription:- "Peace and Grace be in this place" and is probably
the inscribed door described in SK 59 SE 11.6. Above the doorway
is an embossed coat of arms.
See G.P. AO 60/9/4/ & 7. (4)
Condition unchanged. (5)
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