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... likely that these cellars were used as storerooms for food, water and weapons, which the castle could not function without. There are living quarters throughout Kidwelly castle, although these vary considerably in many aspects, depending on where they are in the castle and who would have lived in them. The ground floor chamber in the West tower of the great gatehouse has whitewashed walls, is lit by two arrow slits, covering the entrance to the gatehouse and a larger recessed window. There is also mural passage leading to a latrine, lit by a small slit. The ground floor chamber in the East tower is similar, although there is a fireplace and no latrine. The first floor room here has a recessed window, fireplace, latrine and cupboards. The first floor room in the west tower is larger than the one in the east tower, and has a recessed window, a fireplace ...
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