Lanton Tower
| Lanton Tower | |
|---|---|
  Lanton Tower | |
| Coordinates | 55°29′09″N 2°36′21″W / 55.485938°N 2.605958°W |
| Site history | |
| Built | 16th century |
Lanton Tower is a 16th-century tower house, about 2.0 miles (3.2 km) northwest of Jedburgh, Scottish Borders, Scotland, at Lanton.[1]
History[]
In 1513 the tower was sacked. By 1627 is belonged to the Cranstons. Douglas of Cavers had acquired it by 1627. It has been altered, with a modern mansion, attached, and restored in 1989.[1]
Structure[]
The tower is rectangular; it has three storeys, and a garret. The upper part has been altered, and many windows enlarged. It had a vaulted basement,[1] with a hatch in the wall. There are two gun-loops, in the west wall.[2]
Before alteration the tower may have been L-plan. Its dimensions are 26.25 feet (8.00 m) north to south, and 23 feet (7.0 m) east to west.[2]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ a b c Coventry, Martin (1997) The Castles of Scotland. Goblinshead. ISBN 1-899874-10-0 p.234
- ^ a b Historic Environment Scotland. "Lanton Tower (57107)". Canmore. Retrieved 2021-06-03.
Coordinates: 55°29′09″N 2°36′21″W / 55.485938°N 2.605958°W
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