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Corsewall Castle

Tower House (medieval)
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Corsewall Castle
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Why this matters

Corsewall Castle, a medieval tower house in Dumfries and Galloway, was likely built in the 15th or 16th century by a local landholding family, possibly the Maxwells or Johnstons, who controlled the area. It is remembered for its strategic position near the Solway Firth, reflecting the turbulent border history between Scotland and England.

What is recorded here

Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Corsewall Castle as Tower House (medieval). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 1m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
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