Auldton Castle
Dumfriesshire
Scotland
NT
094-058
Auldton
Castle is an earthwork motte and bailey fortress, originally defended
by marshland. The motte and rectangular bailey retain parts of there surrounding
ditches and the motte has a dense cover of trees, so it is best viewed
in winter. Half a mile south-east is Frenchland
Tower and 2 miles south-west is Lochhouse
Tower.
Auldton Castle is located north-east of Moffat town centre, off Well Road. 22 miles north-east of Dumfries on the A701.
The site is visible from the road. Car parking is by the side of the road.
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