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SECOND PERIOD 196 CRAIGMILLAR CASTLE south wing above the roof. This is rather an unusual arrangement, and has evidently been an addition, as some corbels still remaining indicate that the parapet has been originally carried round this part of the build- ing (Fig. 163). It will be observed that the addition is placed on that side of the keep where defence from the parapet is almost unnecessary, from the protection afforded by the cliff below this point. FIG. 163. Craigmillar Castle. View of South Front (Balustrade restored). The walls and towers of the enceinte are peculiarly interesting. The curtains are about 30 feet high, and are crowned with bold corbels and open machicolations, having a parapet provided with embrasures and