The Castles - Aikton
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Description
Earthwork remains of a Medieval castle, a bailey and moat, the manorial seat of John de Morville, one of the assasins of Thomas Becket. It was destroyed by Robert Bruce and the Scots after the Battle of Bannockburn. There are 14th century additions. The site of the keep was very distinct, though it is not now traceable. It appears to have been surrounded on three sides by an outer wall, enclosing a bailey on the east side. A trial evaluation excavation was carried out in 1981.The castle is scheduled. More information : (NY 28305254) Castle (GT) (site of) (1) The castle at Downhall, the manorial seat of John de Morville, one of the assassins of St Thomas Becket, was destroyed by the Scots under Bruce, after Bannockburn. (2) There are no traces of the walls, but the site of the square keep is very distinct (not now traceable). It appears to have been surrounded on three sides by an outer wall, enclosing a bailey on the east side. To the east the remains of the moat are strongly marked.... -
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