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Oblique aerial view of Hermitage Castle.

RX 3872 CN

Description Oblique aerial view of Hermitage Castle.

Date 1972

Collection John Dewar

Catalogue Number RX 3872 CN

Category Photographs and Off-line Digital Images

Copies SC 1799969

Scope and Content Aerial view of Hermitage Castle, Scottish Borders This aerial view from the south-west, taken in 1972, shows the castle on its earthwork mound, probably a relic of the mid-13th-century castle. Note the vaulted roofs of the north-west and south-east towers, possibly intended as a precaution against attack by fire. The mid-14th-century castle was probably built by the Dacre family. Hermitage was owned in 1566 by James, Earl of Bothwell, and in that year Mary, Queen of Scots visited him there when he was ill. It was extensively restored in the 19th century, before it was given into State care. It is now open to the public and is in the care of Historic Scotland. There was a castle on this site in the mid-13th century, but nothing of it now survives. A hall or tower was built in the mid-14th century and was rebuilt in the late 14th century. Rectangular towers were subsequently added on three of the corners, and later a large tower was built on to the south-west corner, replacing a short wing of the tower. Source: RCAHMS contribution to SCRAN.

External Reference 6388/CN/B5

Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/collection/181235

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