Editing Peckforton Castle (section)

===Castle===
====External====
The castle is faced with red [[sandstone]], and has lead, [[Bitumen|asphalt]] and tile roofs. It is mainly in three storeys with a five-storey tower. The buildings are arranged around a [[Inner ward|ward]] with the principal accommodation on the north side. It is surrounded by a dry moat which is bridged at the gatehouse. To the west of the inner ward are the stables, the coach house, a rectangular bell tower and the kitchens and service area. To the north is the great hall range which consists of 18&nbsp;bays. Behind the entrance to the hall is the circular main tower. At the east end of the gallery wing is the octagonal library tower. The outer walls of the castle have full-height slender [[Turret (architecture)|turret]]s at the changes in direction. [[Corbel]] tables support part of the [[battlement]]s. The walls contain arrow slots, and in the gatehouse is a [[garderobe]]. The flat roof has a [[Crenellation|crenellated]] [[parapet]].<ref name=images/>

====Internal====
The porch leads into the [[great hall]] which has a [[Mintons Ltd|Minton tile]] floor and a large stone chimney piece. In the east wing is the [[long gallery]] which has oak panelling, a chimney-piece and a panelled ceiling. Behind the long gallery is an irregularly-shaped billiard room and the drawing room. To the south of these is the library. Behind the great hall is the main staircase. The circular tower at the north-west corner contains the octagonal dining room with a Minton tile floor, two fireplaces, and a [[Vault (architecture)|vault]] of eight radial ribs running to a central [[boss (architecture)|boss]]. The room contains an oak [[sideboard]] with a carved [[Green Man]]. Below the dining room is a wine cellar. On the fifth floor of the circular tower is a room designed for playing [[rackets (sport)|rackets]], which is approached by a stone spiral staircase.<ref name=images/>