Liddel Castle, Medieval castle ruins in Scottish Borders, Great Britain.
The remnants of Liddel Castle include earthworks positioned on a bluff above the east bank of Liddel Water near Castleton village.
Ranulf I de Soules constructed this strategic fortress in the 12th century after receiving the Lordship of Liddesdale from David I of Scotland.
The castle represents the military architecture of medieval Scotland, featuring a motte with an artificial earth mound and an adjacent bailey courtyard.
Visitors can access the castle site throughout the year to examine the earthwork remains and study the medieval fortification techniques.
The Kirk Cleuch Burn provided natural defenses on two sides of the castle, making it an effective stronghold during the Scottish Wars of Independence.
Location: Scottish Borders
Location: Castleton
GPS coordinates: 55.20150,-2.77160
Latest update: March 6, 2025 20:38
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