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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchardton Tower (In Ruins) | Old Tower of Orchardton Old Tower of Orchardton Tower Orchardton Tower (in Ruins) Orchardton Tower (in Ruins) |
Samuel Louden James Costin Ainslie's Map of Kirkcudbt. [Kirkcudbright] 1796 Dr. Trotter Mr. Thompson |
[Situation] 3 or 4 chains SE [South East] of Old Orchardton This Ancient Tower which is situated on the Farm of Old Orchardton the Estate of Mrs. Robertson of Almerness. is now in ruins it was built in circular Form the diameter of its base 28 feet The Walls 5 feet thick. and 30 feet in height near it is the remains of a Vault which probably had communication with the Tower It is reported to have been the residence of a Family of the name of Maxwell. the last of the name who resided in it is said to have been Sir Robert Maxwell about the beginning of the 17th Century This is the Castle of Helen Gower in Scots Novel of Guy Mannering |
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[page] 26Parish of Buittle
Form 135
Page 90
German Text - written in pencil in Orthography column under Orchardton Tower
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Description: some words not clear due to fold at spine; not sure about Helen Gower.Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
VickiColeman
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