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Detail of aumbry.
SC 381765
Description Detail of aumbry.
Catalogue Number SC 381765
Category On-line Digital Images
Copy of D 15678
Scope and Content Detail of aumbry at Frenchland, Dumfries and Galloway Situated 1km east of Moffat, Frenchland was erected in the mid-16th century by the French family, who had held land here as tenants of the Bruces since the early 13th century. The original tower-house was extended in the 17th century to form an L-plan. This aumbry or small cupboard is situated on the inner face of the east wall of the tower-house. The cupboard probably had a wooden frame and door, all set within the surrounding recess (known as a 'check'). From the 14th century onwards, tower-houses were built either as 'private lodgings' for the laird's own use within a larger castle complex, or as relatively self-contained fortified residences. They became very popular in the 16th and 17th centuries. Source: RCAHMS contribution to SCRAN.
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