Lochmaben Castle Motte

Lochmaben Castle Motte, located near the town of Lochmaben in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, is a significant historical site with origins dating back to the 12th century. The castle is believed to have been constructed by the de Brus family, ancestors of the famous King Robert the Bruce, who played a pivotal role in Scotland's fight for independence. The motte-and-bailey structure was a typical Norman design, featuring a wooden or stone keep situated on a raised earthwork called a motte, a...

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