removed from the building with minimal impact on the existing structure . The detail and quality of the materials have been used to celebrate it as the grand gatehouse and high-status entrance to the castle , whilst reflecting the unfinished nature of the site through clearly contemporary additions .
On the upper level , the architectural forms emerge from the towers below to create a viewing deck with seating areas , allowing visitors to take in views across the castle complex and beyond .
Alongside this , careful conservation work including , masonry cleaning , vegetation removal , repointing , and window tracery repairs , has been carried out to the gatehouse itself and adjoining walls to help to protect the medieval structure for generations to come .
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