"The first and most remarkable characteristic of operations of Sir Jeffry
Wyatville on the exterior," observes Mr. Poynter, "is the judgment with
which he has preserved the castle of Edward the Third. Some additions
have been made to it, and with striking effect--as the Brunswick Tower,
and the western tower of George the Fourth's Gate-way which so nobly
terminates the approach from the great park. The more modern
buildings on the north side have also been assimilated to the rest; but
the architect has yielded to no temptation to substitute his own design
for that of William of Wykeham, and no small difficulties have been
combated and overcome for the sake of preserving the outline of the
edifice, and maintaining the towers in their original position."
The Winchester Tower, originally inhabited by William of Wykeham, was
bestowed upon Sir Jeffry Wyatville as a residence by George the
Fourth; and, on the resignation of the distinguished architect, was
continued to him for life by the present queen.
The works within the castle were continued during the reign of William
the Fourth, and at its close the actual cost of the buildings had reached
the sum of 771,000, pounds and it has been asserted that the general
expenditure up to the present time has exceeded a million and a half of
money.
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