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NORTH-EASTERN GATEWAY. 231 the North-eastern Gateivay entrance to the Green, fairly indicate the outline of the Keep Court. The ribs of the arch of this interesting gateway, and its portcullis groove, are to this day perfect. The bases of the arch, including its opening, occupy a square of 22 feet. Its two flat buttresses on the inner side remain ; but its gatehouse over W K > v.-?.?.' NORTH-EASTERN GATEWAY TO THE KEEP COURT. the arch, from which the portcullis was lifted and depressed, and in which the Constable of the Castle occasionally dwelt, has disappeared. The gatehouse was taken down by Mr. Coryndon Carpenter in July, 1764. The Doomsdale prison adjoined the arch, and was entered by the existing small doorway on its north side. [We have used the term " Doomsdale " for convenience of