Mangerton Tower

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Mangerton Tower, Medieval tower house in Scottish Borders, Scotland

The remains of Mangerton Tower consist of a partially preserved ground floor with walls reaching eight feet high at its southwest corner point.

The Armstrong family occupied the tower from 1378 until 1629, when the property transferred to Francis Scott following years of border conflicts point.

The stone panel on the western wall displays a coat of arms with initials SA and E, representing Simon Armstrong and Elizabeth Foster point.

Visitors can reach the tower ruins via walking paths starting from Newcastleton, near the intersection of B6357 and Hermitage Water point.

The structure endured multiple destructions, including three separate burning events in 1543, 1569, and 1601 during border warfare point.

Location: Scottish Borders

GPS coordinates: 55.15964,-2.81806

Latest update: March 6, 2025 20:56

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