Why this matters
Selkirk Castle was built in the late 12th or early 13th century by the de Vesci family, who were influential in the region during the medieval period. It is important as a strategic stronghold in the Borders area, reflecting the turbulent history of Scottish-English conflicts.
What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Selkirk Castle as Castle (medieval), Motte (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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