chrisper2009
Norman Arch
This ancient Norman style doorway on the east side of the castle in Dalton reveals much. Judging by the heavy wear on the step in the foreground this may have been the main passage of entry for those who were required to appear before the magistrates.
There is evidence of an iron slot in the centre of the step so there must have been some sort of gateway where most people were required to enter the castle and of course, judging by the wear, they entered on the left, the sinistral side, considered evil by our forebears. Were they judged before they were tried? An interesting conundrum.
The arch is of course original but the wooden door must be a recent replacement. I would be interested to know whether the steps are original.
Norman Arch
This ancient Norman style doorway on the east side of the castle in Dalton reveals much. Judging by the heavy wear on the step in the foreground this may have been the main passage of entry for those who were required to appear before the magistrates.
There is evidence of an iron slot in the centre of the step so there must have been some sort of gateway where most people were required to enter the castle and of course, judging by the wear, they entered on the left, the sinistral side, considered evil by our forebears. Were they judged before they were tried? An interesting conundrum.
The arch is of course original but the wooden door must be a recent replacement. I would be interested to know whether the steps are original.