Liddel Strength, Medieval motte-and-bailey castle in Kirkandrews, England.
The remains of Liddel Strength include a raised motte measuring 6.6 meters in height, accompanied by inner and outer bailey sections along the escarpment.
Dating back to 1174, this fortification met its end in 1346 when King David II of Scotland captured the castle with 12,000 soldiers.
The castle represented a critical element of English border defense, serving as the principal seat of the barony of Liddel during medieval times.
Located at coordinates NY 4018 7416, visitors can observe the deep surrounding ditches that reach depths of 8.2 meters below the inner ward rampart.
Within the inner ward, turf now covers the remains of an original tower structure that never underwent reconstruction after its destruction.
Location: Kirkandrews
GPS coordinates: 55.05830,-2.93780
Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:20
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