Forse Castle (2)
The castle is approached along a very narrow ridge - perfect for defence.  Just before the castle, the ridge has been cut through, the stone no doubt being used to build the castle walls.    The masonry built into the bank on the far side was the base for the drawbridge that once spanned the fosse.  Entry to the castle precinct was then through a small gatehouse to the left of the keep.  These days, access is via a mildly vertigo inducing path round to the right.
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