Caerlaverock Castle, Scotland

Dumfries, Scotland, ruins of a fine example of a triangular site stronghold built by the Maxwell family, besieged by Edward I in 1300; dismantled and redundant after the 1640 siege. Photo gallery

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Caerlaverock Castle, Scotland

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