Auchenskeoch Castle facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Auchenskeoch within Castle Farm |
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| Near Dalbeattie, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland Ordnance Survey |
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Auchenskeoch within Castle Farm
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 Auchenskeoch within Castle Farm
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| Coordinates | 54°54′49″N 3°41′19″W / 54.913504°N 3.688609°W |
| Type | Z-plan tower house |
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| Owner | Private |
| Condition | Ruined |
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| Built | 17th century |
| Materials | Stone |
Auchenskeoch Tower is a cool old building from the 1600s. It's a special type of castle called a tower house. You can find its ruins in Dumfries and Galloway, a beautiful area in south-west Scotland. It's close to a town called Dalbeattie.
What is Auchenskeoch Tower?
Auchenskeoch Tower was built in the 17th century, which means the 1600s. It's a type of building known as a tower house. These were strong, tall homes built by important families in Scotland. They were designed to be easy to defend.
Z-Plan Design
Auchenskeoch Tower is thought to be built in a special shape called a "Z-plan." Imagine the letter Z. This design means the main tower has two smaller towers or wings sticking out from opposite corners. This allowed people inside to shoot at attackers from different directions, making it very hard to attack.
- It's the only Z-plan tower in the area called Galloway.
- Another similar tower, Dalswinton Tower, is in the nearby county of Dumfriesshire.
Where is Auchenskeoch Tower?
The tower is located in Dumfries and Galloway, a region in south-west Scotland. It's near the town of Dalbeattie. The ruins of the tower are actually on a modern farm called Castle Farm.
A Protected Site
Even though it's a ruin, Auchenskeoch Tower is very important. It's listed as a "scheduled ancient monument." This means it's a nationally important historical site. It is protected by law to make sure it isn't damaged and can be studied in the future.
