Towers were the mainstay of a castles defensive system. Because they projected above and out from the wall, they gave archers a clear view downwards and sideways.
Guys Tower was built in the 14th century. It is twelve-sided, stands 39 metres high and has five storeys.
The first four storeys consist of a central stone-vaulted chamber with two small side rooms one a gardrobe (toilet), the other probably a bedchamber.The fifth storey is a hexagonal guardroom. During
the Civil War the windows here were enlarged so that they could take small hand-held cannons.
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