Robgill Tower
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 Robgill Tower |
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| Creation time : | 16th Century |
| Castle type : | Niederungsburg (Tower House) |
| Conservation status: | well preserved |
| Standing position : | Scottish nobility |
| Construction: | Quarry stone |
| Place: | Kirtlebridge |
| Geographical location | 55 ° 2 '1 " N , 3 ° 10' 39" W |
| Height: | 76 m ASLTemplate: height / unknown reference |
Robgill Tower is a tower house between Kirtlebridge and Kirkpatrick-Fleming in the Scottish Council Area Dumfries and Galloway . The 16th century tower on a hill above Kirtle Water is primarily used for agricultural and residential purposes. The Tower House, the stables and the gateway are listed as Category B buildings. The gardens, on the other hand, are classified as Category C buildings.
etymology
The name is derived from the old English proper name Hreodbeorht (German: Robert) and from the old Norwegian Gil (German: Tobel ). In 1125 the name was mentioned as Redbeilgill in a document.
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- ↑ Listed Building - Entry . In: Historic Scotland .
- ↑ Listed Building - Entry . In: Historic Scotland .
- ↑ Listed Building - Entry . In: Historic Scotland .
- ↑ Listed Building - Entry . In: Historic Scotland .
- Entry on Robgill Tower in Canmore, Historic Environment Scotland database
Web links
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