Spiral Stairways

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SPIRAL STAIRWAYS

The stairways were built upon spiral vaults, winding round a central newel. This spiral stairways turn on the right as they ascend, so that while those defending from above have the greatest space in which to use their sword arm.

 

Chateau de Tiffauges.  Battlements of the Tour du Vidame

 


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