Lochmaben Castle — Forgotten History, Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom

Forgotten History

Lochmaben Castle

Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom

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.

Category
Forgotten History
Location
Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom
Coordinates
55.11630, -3.42925
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Wikidata
Q2920767

What is Lochmaben Castle?

Lochmaben Castle is a Forgotten History place on VeroMaps. Other places close by: Queensberry Hotel, 16 English Street, Dumfries, The Robert the Bruce, WWT Caerlaverock, Caerlaverock Castle.

Where is Lochmaben Castle?

Lochmaben Castle is in Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom. Coordinates: 55.11630, -3.42925.

How do I get to Lochmaben Castle?

Lochmaben Castle is at Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom (55.11630, -3.42925). Enter these coordinates in Google Maps, Apple Maps or OpenStreetMap for walking, cycling or driving directions.

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