Fig. 745.—The Abbey of Inchcolm. Plan of First Floor.
The ambulatory is lighted by small round-headed windows towards the court (see [Fig. 743]), having wide square ingoings with stone seats ([Fig. 746]); and the sill of the recess is raised about 12 inches above the level of the cloister walk. Entering from the east walk is the chapter house, an octagonal building, 24 feet in diameter, of a somewhat later date than the nave and tower.
Fig. 746.—The Abbey of Inchcolm. Cloister Walk, East Range, looking North.
At the south-west angle of the cloister court was the staircase which led to the upper floor (see Plans). The latter (see [Fig. 745]) has been very greatly altered, and has been divided by cross walls and partitions, so as to form a dwelling-house. A square tower has also at a late period been added on the exterior next the south-west angle ([Fig. 747]). It would appear, however, that formerly the apartments, although situated on the
Fig. 747.—The Abbey of Inchcolm. View from South-West.