
What is recorded here
Venlaw Castle was built in the 13th century by the de Vaux family, a prominent feudal family in the Scottish Borders region. It is remembered for its strategic role in the turbulent border conflicts between England and Scotland during the medieval period.
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Photo: Anthony O'Neil · CC BY-SA 2.0