Repentance Tower
| Repentance Tower | |
|---|---|
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Near Annan, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland UK grid reference NY155722 | |
  Repentance Tower | |
| Coordinates | 55°02′15″N 3°19′23″W / 55.037563°N 3.322951°W |
| Type | Tower house |
| Height | 30 feet to parapet walk |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Private |
| Condition | Preserved |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1565 |
| Built by | John Maxwell |
| Materials | Sandstone |
Repentance Tower
Repentance Tower is a 16th-century tower house situated near Annan, Dumfries and Galloway. Built in 1565 by John Maxwell, it served as a watchtower for Hoddom Castle. The tower takes its name from an inscription above the door.
References
- Coventry, Martin (2001) The Castles of Scotland, 3rd Ed. Scotland: Goblinshead ISBN 1-899874-26-7
- Maxwell-Irving, A. M. T. (2000) The Border Towers of Scotland, Creedon Publications ISBN 1-899316-31-0
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