What is recorded here

Tibbers Castle is a ruined medieval motte-and-bailey site beside a River Nith ford in Dumfries and Galloway, built or strengthened in stone by 1298 and fought over during the Anglo-Scottish Wars. It may have begun as a timber stronghold, but its recorded life is sharp: a small garrison, English and Scottish capture, hanging of defenders, and later descent through noble families before royal control. The castle also anchored a local toun and baronial administration until nearby Morton took that role. Its origin remains unclear, yet the site still presents as a boundary place, where a ford, a castle and a changing region pressed together.

Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Tibbers Castle as Castle (medieval), Motte and Bailey (medieval). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 10m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.

Tibbers Castle, a medieval motte-and-bailey castle, was likely built in the 13th or 14th century by a local noble or military figure, possibly associated with the de Morville or other regional families. It is remembered for its strategic location in the Scottish Borders, reflecting the turbulent history of the region during the medieval period.

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