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Annan Castle

Coordinates: 54°59′19″N 3°15′51″W / 54.9886°N 3.2643°W / 54.9886; -3.2643
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Annan Castle, was a castle that was located on the banks of the River Annan, in Annan, Scotland.[1]

A motte and bailey castle was built in the 12th century by the de Brus family, Lords of Annandale. A flood in the mid-12th century changed the course of the River Annan, which caused the castle mound to be partially eroded. The castle was abandoned as the main seat of the de Brus family, who moved to Lochmaben Castle.

The site of the castle is designated a scheduled ancient monument.[2]

Citations

  1. ^ "Annan Castle". CANMORE. Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland.
  2. ^ Historic Environment Scotland. "Mote of Annan, motte-and-bailey castle, 70m SSW of Moat House (SM702)". Retrieved 25 February 2019.

54°59′19″N 3°15′51″W / 54.9886°N 3.2643°W / 54.9886; -3.2643


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