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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
COXTON TOWER Coxton Tower
Coxton Tower
Coxton Tower
Alexander Lawson Esqr
Mr William Copland
Mr William Proctor
013.02 This name is applied to a Small Tower or Baronial Keep, Situated about one mile to the South West of the Village of Lhanbryd the building is four stories high and the ground plan is in the form of a square ornamented with Turrets upon each corner, which together with the walls are pierced upon all sides for Muskets or Small Arms, the building is complete and in good repair with the exception of one of the Turrets which is unroofed. It was erected in 1644 by "Sir Robert Innes of Coxton Bart [Baronet] of Nova Scotia, his title dating from 1626" See Scottish Nation" it is the property of the Earl of Fife.
COXTONTOWER Coxtontower
Coxtontower
Coxtontower
Alexander Lawson Esqr
Mr William Copland
Mr William Proctor
013.02 A Small Croft Situated adjancent to Coxton Tower with suitable out offices, the dwelling is two stories high and the whole are slated and in good repair. Earl of Fife Proprietor Duff Ho. [House] Banffshire

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