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Repentance Tower

In or near Annan.

Repentance Tower — castle in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK.

Repentance Tower

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Repentance Tower is a castle in lowlands. Established 1565. (C16 watchtower in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland.) Wikipedia notes: "The Repentance Tower is a very rare example of a mid-16th century watch tower standing on Trailtrow Hill, six miles north-west of Annan, Dumfries and Galloway. Built in 1565 by John Maxwell, the tower takes its name from an inscription Repentance carved on the stonework above the entrance door.". Coordinates 55.0375°, -3.3237°. Sources are credited at the bottom of this page.

Coordinates
55.0375, -3.3237
Established
1565

Sources

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