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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BALDOON CASTLE | G mchaffie esq. mr w mc adam. |
020 | This ancient pile appears to have been a rectangular building of some strength a portion of walls which are now standing are three feet in thickness built with shell lime. until about 20 years ago it was used as the farm house but a new house having been erected. the old one was left to moulder away. according to a printed paper which i have been favored it is dated Castle Douglas 13th march 1841. it is said to have been built by archibald dunbar first laird of baldoon , about the year 1500 .20, brother to gavin dunbar prior of St Martins priory whithorn, 1514 afterwards |
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