Orchardton Tower, a defensive round house or pele (peel) tower built around 1460 by John Cairns, Dumfires and Galloway, Scotland

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Orchardton Tower, a defensive round house or pele (peel) tower built around 1460 by John Cairns. Later owned by the Maxwell Family in the 18th century under the Baronetcy of Orchardton. Located south of Dalbeattie, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland

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Size: 3570px × 2357px
Location: Nr Dalbeattie, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland
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License: Licensed
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