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Sorbie Old Tower is a medieval tower house situated in Wigtownshire, south-western Scotland. The structure dates from the fifteenth century and represents a characteristic defensive residence of the Scottish baronial period. Built as a stronghold by the local landowning family, the tower exemplifies the architectural form common to south-west Scotland during the late medieval era, with robust stone construction designed for both domestic habitation and defensive capability. The tower's surviving remains provide evidence of settlement patterns and fortification strategies employed by minor gentry and nobility in this region during the later Middle Ages.
Sorbie,Old Tower of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2024. View the official record →
Sorbie Old Tower is a medieval tower house situated in Wigtownshire, south-western Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2024.
Sorbie,Old Tower of is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic Environment Scotland — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Scotland. The official designation reference is SM2024.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Garlieston, Mulberry harbour remains 2070m ENE, 1035m E and 1860m S of (3.4 km), Castle Wigg, tower and mansion house 100m SE of Castlewigg (4.5 km), Cruggleton Castle (5.3 km).
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