'The hall appears to have been quadrangular, but not more than a fourth part is standing, built of timber, wickerwork plastered over, and brick within, and some mixture of stone-work towards the moat. The drawbridge leads to a lofty gateway, opening with strong folding doors to the court within. The roof of the gateway is composed of massy beams, carved in good style at the intersections. Over the entrance is a figure of St. George and the Dragon, over which the family arms have been emblazoned...'