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THIRD PERIOD 266 SAUCHIE TOWER window iii the west wall provided with stone seats. A small apartment enters from the window recess, which was probably a private parlour ; and it had a small window to overlook the hall and. see all that went on there. This was a very common arrangement in the solars of English f f-Lr FIG. 218. Sauchie Tower. Plans, Sections, and Details. castles. The hall has a fine fireplace, 8 feet 6 inches wide, with good jamb mouldings (see sketch).