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Location
near Whitton, Scottish Borders, Scotland
Description
Cessford Castle was built around 1450 for Andrew Ker. During the 16th century the Border area was the scene of continuing warfare between the Scots and the English and in times of cross-border peace, between the various families along the border. Cessford Castle is still in the ownership of the Ker family with the Duke of Roxburgh, who lives at Floors Castle, Kelso the present owner. Originally it had 14 feet thick walls and was surrounded by a strong outer curtain wall and a moat. It was over-run by the English during the 1560s and abandoned not long after.
Other Castles in the Area
Etal Castle, Northumberland
Norham Castle, Northumberland
Floors Castle, Scottish Borders
Fulton Tower, Scottish Borders
Hume Castle, Scottish Borders
Roxburgh Castle, Scottish Borders
Smailholm Tower, Scottish Borders
Thirlestane Castle, Scottish Borders
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