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UK Holiday 10: Falmouth (page 5/9)

[picture: Pendennis Castle 22: Gargoyle 2]

Pendennis Castle 22: Gargoyle 2

Showing two gargoyles, used to drain the water off the roof where the archers stand.

[picture: Pendennis Castle 23: Coat of arms]

Pendennis Castle 23: Coat of arms

Another shot of the coat of arms high on the castle wall.

[picture: Pendennis Castle 24: View from the castle tower]

Pendennis Castle 24: View from the castle tower

Looking out from the castle over the remains of a gun emplacement and out to sea.

[picture: Pendennis Castle 25: Castle view]

Pendennis Castle 25: Castle view

View from inside the castle, across a grass-covered roof and out to sea.

[picture: Pendennis Castle 26: Small castle window]

Pendennis Castle 26: Small castle window

A small spy-hole with glass so thick it appears opaque from the outside, set into the stone wall of the castle.

[picture: Pendennis Castle 27: Wooden portcullis]

Pendennis Castle 27: Wooden portcullis

The original portcullis would, I imagine have been metal, but this one is made of wood.

[picture: Pendennis Castle 28: Wooden door]

Pendennis Castle 28: Wooden door

A ancient wooden door with metal studs to strengthen it against attack. It leads into a hall or kitchen within the castle.

[picture: Pendennis Castle 29: Through the castle window]

Pendennis Castle 29: Through the castle window

Looing out through a sash window in Pendennis Castle.


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