Slade Castle

Slade Castle began life as a slender four- storeyed tower-house built by the Laffan family in the 15th century. The main room is on the second floor and has a fireplace and a garderobe (toilet). The entrance lobby into the tower was protected by a “murderhole”, a hole in the floor above which allowed boiling liquids and other objects to be dropped on unwelcome visitors. In the 16th century the...