INNER GATEHOUSE

  This stone structure is itself like a small fort.  The southern portion is only about 15’ high, plus battlement; the rear part is some 30’ tall, plus battlement.  There are arrow slits in the southern section of course, and along the walls of the 20’ wide, 10’ high passage through to the north.  This passage slopes upwards towards the inner courtyard. The heavy gates are double bound with iron and spiked.
  No visitor is allowed beyond this point except by invitation or unless he or she has special permits.