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That drawing ... if there was the wherewithal to build such an intricate stone wall with a moat around the outside, I would think there'd be something more than just a simple tower keep. It's also really small. More likely, with a keep like that, wouldn't there be a (or a series of) wooden palisade(s) with ditches?
I think you're underestimating the size of the castle complex; there are multiple buildings within the walls. Also, they're expensive to build, maintain and use, so it's not that weird to keep things compact.