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No. 192 -- CASTLES AND TOWER-HOUSES -- No.192

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Fig. 76 Stirling Castle (No. 192); reconstruction of the King's Presence Chamber in the Palace

on this floor as the present arrangement dates only from
the turn of the 17th and 18th centuries. At this period
new windows were struck out on all sides and others were
altered, while new partitions and fireplaces were also
provided (cf. p. 188). There has since been some further
remodelling. These alterations are shown on the plan
(Fig. 75). None of the rooms is of special interest, but
some retain panelling and bolection-moulded fireplaces
of about 1700. The greater part of the S. quarter is
now utilised as a Regimental Museum, and among the
objects displayed is one of the Stirling Heads (p. 202),
which may represent Judith with the head of Holofernes.
The only other items of interest that call for mention
here are two carved oak panels, which appear to represent
two of the Labours of Hercules. The panels are 14 in.
square and probably date from the 16th century; they

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