Caerlaverock
Castle
Triangular
fortress on shore of Solway Firth has mysterious origins. Built
during 1290s, but whether by English or Scots is unknown. Largely
destroyed 1320, rebuilt a few years later and demolished again
by Scots in 1357. Pink-sandstone gatehouse survives from castle
rebuilt 15th century, reduced to ruins in 1640. Finely carved
panels remain from mansion added to building in 1630s by Robert
Maxwell, 1st Earl of Nithsdale.
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