Why this matters
Earlstoun Castle was built in the 14th century by the Maxwell family, a powerful Scottish noble clan. It is remembered for its strategic location near the English border and its role in the conflicts of the late medieval period.
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Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Earlstoun Castle as Castle (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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