It was Sir John's son, also Sir John Lyon, who
             began in about 1400, the building of the Castle (Greathouse 1-2).
             The Lyon family has had many significant and unique contributions to the Glamis
             Castle. In the Castle there are two wings and a central L-shaped tower which links the two.
             The East Wing, which lies to the right of the front entrance, dates from about 1400, the L-
             shaped tower from 1440, and the West or Dining Room Wing from the late 17th century (2).
             The Dining Room was remodeled in 1851-53 and is a fine example of a Victorian
             dining room. Almost everything in the room, including the wall paneling, ceiling, fireplace
             and overmantel, much of the furniture and even the under-floor heating, dates from that
             The room adjoining the Dining Room is the Crypt. This room was the Lower Hall
             where, in the 15th century, the servants would eat and sleep. An interesting feature is the
             15th century staircase, which leads to the Castle well and kitchens. The Crypt houses many
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