StoneRoad2013's photos with the keyword: ashlar

South East face of the late 12th century Keep. The modern spiral staircase leads to the original main entrance. The extent of the remaining ashlar stonework allows an appreciation of the monumental nature of the structure. Part of the reason was the area to the left has not been so severely robbed of the ashlar stonework is that the peak cavern gorge is below and, therefore, access is much more difficult. Not to mention that the main garderobe from the keep discharges in that area.

A few remaining Ashlar blocks show how the keep would have looked, before the stone was robbed away.

Turning the corner - looking back - onto the start of the path up to the Castle. I suspect that corner stone in the wall was originally up on the keep, in a similar corner position.

The sad remains of the gateway arch over the East Gate to the bailey. There are just a few of the shaped stones left in situ.