Dunaverty Castle (7)
The summit of Dunaverty Rock is small and divided in two.  The smaller (east) top can be seen here on the left and the larger west top, where the keep stood, was on the right.  The path leading directly up to the west top can be ignored, as there was no direct access to this top 'back in the day.'  Access was gained from the lower ward &quot;by means of a narrow, roughly-formed, rock-cut staircase, which terminated in a small chamber, occupying the east extremity of the summit.&quot;  

The steps referred to, if they still exist, are under the turf to the left of the cleft and the chamber referred to is the slight hollow in the east (left) summit.  

The cleft is natural (it continues straight down the cliff face beyond) but must have left a very narrow and easily defended approach (perhaps crossed by a small drawbridge) to the keep entrance.  &quot;The chamber&quot; we are told &quot;was formed partly by quarrying.&quot;
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