Lochmaben Castle
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Lochmaben Castle is a ruined castle in the town of Lochmaben, the feudal Lordship of Annandale, and the united county of Dumfries and Galloway. It was built by Edward I in the 14th century replacing an earlier motte and bailey castle, and later rebuilt during the reign of James IV of Scotland. The earlier motte-and-bailey castle was built south of the current castle in c. 1160 by the Bruce family, Lords of Annandale.
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Lochmaben Castle | |
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Lochmaben, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland UK grid reference NY088811 | |
Coordinates | 55.116287°N 3.429248°W / 55.116287; -3.429248 |
Site information | |
Owner | Historic Environment Scotland |
Open to the public | Yes |
Condition | Ruined |
Site history | |
Built | 13th/14th century; rebuilt 1488-1513 |
Built by | Edward I |
Materials | Stone |
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