Welcome back to Mugdock! I'm delighted that you've chosen to join me on this journey, and I hope you are finding it interesting.
Last week I hinted that I would show you where I think the Castle kitchens might have been... the truth is, I think the kitchens moved throughout the complex during it's approximately 600 year use. Today I'm going to show you one of the "outdoor" spaces. I'm sure it used to have a roof, yet it's detached from the main castle tower and walls. Let's take a look at what I think might have been the ancient kitchens and/or stables.
Last week I hinted that I would show you where I think the Castle kitchens might have been... the truth is, I think the kitchens moved throughout the complex during it's approximately 600 year use. Today I'm going to show you one of the "outdoor" spaces. I'm sure it used to have a roof, yet it's detached from the main castle tower and walls. Let's take a look at what I think might have been the ancient kitchens and/or stables.
The photo above shows 3 separate building layouts. First, let's take a reverse look at the detached buildings, so that you can get your bearings with the tower again.
From this view (below) you can see one of the things that fascinates me about this ruin! Can you guess what it is?
Concrete!! Reenforced concrete to be exact.
Why am I fascinated by concrete? Because reinforced concrete wasn't invented until 1849 by Joseph Monier and the first house was built with it by François Coignet in 1853.
This Castle was used until 1945...so it was only in the last 75 years of its use that concrete would have been introduced. In the picture below you can see it on the ground, but if you look to the far left corner you can see moulded concrete "basins."
Concrete!! Reenforced concrete to be exact.
Why am I fascinated by concrete? Because reinforced concrete wasn't invented until 1849 by Joseph Monier and the first house was built with it by François Coignet in 1853.
This Castle was used until 1945...so it was only in the last 75 years of its use that concrete would have been introduced. In the picture below you can see it on the ground, but if you look to the far left corner you can see moulded concrete "basins."
Let's turn around so that you can see the sinks / feeding troughs / storage bins (???) better!
What does your imagination/experience tell you those "basins" are? Let me know in the comments at the bottom of this blog post!
Also in this "room," in the far corner is another clue. Take a look below!
Also in this "room," in the far corner is another clue. Take a look below!
I'm pretty sure that's an oven/stove/cooking surface. I am delighted to see that there is even a window by the cooking/heating space for ventilation. (That wasn't always the case...)
Care for a closer look?
Care for a closer look?
I am forever in awe of the power of nature to reclaim, that which humans have discarded. The basin for heating water has turned into a beautiful planter. :)
"That summer, in the wilderness of crumbling bricks and mortar, white roses had appeared in those derelict suburbs. Gramps said that if humanity was mad enough to destroy itself, at least the rats and cockroaches would have front-row seats and be able to enjoy the sight of Mother Nature reclaiming the earth." ~Sally Gardner
I'll hope to see you next week as we further explore these "detached" buildings at Mugdock Castle.
Blessings on your Journey,
Pastor Emilia
I'll hope to see you next week as we further explore these "detached" buildings at Mugdock Castle.
Blessings on your Journey,
Pastor Emilia
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