Abbot's Tower, Medieval tower in New Abbey, Scotland.
The L-shaped tower house measures 28.75 by 23.6 feet with thick rubble walls extending four feet in width and rises to 32 feet.
Gilbert Broun, the final Abbot of Sweetheart Abbey, constructed this defensive residence in 1580 during the tumultuous period following the Scottish Reformation.
The tower represents the intersection of religious and defensive architecture, featuring separate rooms with fireplaces on each floor and a garderobe in the south corner.
The structure remains a private residence following extensive restoration work in the 1990s, and currently does not permit public access to the grounds.
Archaeological excavations revealed foundations of additional structures and defensive barmkin walls, with discovered artifacts including 16th-century pottery and construction materials.
Location: Dumfries and Galloway
Inception: 1580
GPS coordinates: 54.98380,-3.60584
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:53
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