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THE CASTELLATED REMAINS OF DUMFRIESSHIRE. 93 
there may have been a court yard, such ‘as was common for the 
protection of cattle, etc. This tower formed one of a great 
group of Armstrong towers, Mangerton, over into Roxburghshire 
being the chief one. Sark Tower—-site of, near the farmhouse of 
Tower of Sark. 
ANNANDALE. 
Millingshaw—Fragment only on Evan Water. Middlegill— 
Fragment only. Auchencass Castle—At the junction of Garple 
and Evan. This was a first period castle of earthwork and 
curtain walls, the immediate successor of the earthwork and 
palisade. French Land—A. tower on L plan, a little to the 
east of Moffat, requires to be carefully photographed. Loch- 
house—A regular Border 16th century keep having one pecu- 
liarity ; the 3rd storey walls are thinned externally, and give the 
appearance of an additional storey having been added; this will 
require to be observed by photographers. LLochwood ‘Tower— 
The home of the Johnstones of Annandale. It is in a very 
Tuinous state, and much hidden by the fine trees. Spedlings 
Tower—A second period keep, converted by repairs and exten- 
sions to a fourth period keep, and is a fine specimen, requiring 
care in bringing out the details. Elshieshields Tower—A fourth 
period tower on the L plan; these towers on the L plan are for 
the most part simple keeps with a wing at one angle, and contains 
the stair. This has angle turrets at three of the angles; the 
fourth is taken up with a cape house. Lockerbie Tower—This 
is surrounded by houses, and thus slightly hidden. It was used 
as police cells until recently. Lochmaben Castle—Situated on 
a promontory in the Castle Loch; was defended by great earth- 
works from the shore side. The building at first consists of 
curtain walls like all first period castles. The ashlar stones have 
been stolen for all sorts of local purposes, so little remains for 
definite photographs. The huge blocks of rubble bound together 
by shell mortar testify to the great strength. Hoddom Castle— 
A tower on the L plan adapted to modern requirements. Re- 
pentance Tower—A small watch or signal tower. Blacket Tower 
—On the L plan; this is not mentioned by M‘Gibbon and Ross. 
It belonged to the Irvings. It measures 30 ft. by 24 ft.; this 
addition formed for the stair, and is surmounted by stepped 
gable roof. The main tower is very ruinous, and the exact plan 
is now difficult to make out. Above the door is the date 1663, 
