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the south side by the two towers at either extremity. It is of im- 
mense size; the front wall measures 90 feet long. It is well 
described by M‘Gibbon and Ross, and the present remains show a 
transition from the courtyard to the keep castle. Drumlanrig 
Tower—The remains of this tower were swallowed up by the 
castle of that name. The walls form part of the chapel within 
the castle. Tibbers Castle—lIs very ancient; the walls have been 
cleared of debris. Auchengassel—In the upper part of Penpont 
parish. Closeburn Castle—A fine and strong specimen of second 
period castle, 45 feet by 34 feet, the walls being 10 feet thick ; 
this will require to be photographed on all sides. It is occupied 
by Mr Brown, the Closeburn factor. Barjarg Tower—A tower 
in the L plan, with angle turrets, and added to and adapted to 
more modern requirements in the 17th century. This is not 
given by M‘Gibbon and Ross.  Jarbruck Castle (site only). 
Peelton—Close to Crawfordton (site only). Old Crawfordton—. 
On the west side of Cairn (lower storey standing); was a simple 
keep. © Maxwelton House—The north end of this is the remains 
of an ancient castle. Breconside Tower—On the L. plan, 
measures 27 feet by 21 feet with 5 feet walls, and the abutment 
of 17 feet by 17 feet, forming the L. It was in occupation in 
the nineteenth century, but only the foundation now remains. It 
is situated near the old Drove Road from Lanark, passing Tynron 
and on to Dunscore. Snade Castle (site of only). Sundaywell 
Tower—Measuring 27 feet by 21 feet, with walls 4 feet 6 inches 
thick; has been converted into a dwelling-house; modern 
windows broken into the walls, and surmounted by ordinary 
chimneys. A porch has been built to the doorway, and on the 
end of this the marriage stone, which used to be above the door, 
is now inserted. It consists of a square stone, in the centre a 
shield, the lower half of which is a St. Andrew’s Cross sur- 
mounted by three diamonds, above which are the letters 
I K—I W, and under it the date 1611. Bogrie Tower—Site of 
only, and a marriage stone. None of these Glencairn towers are 
given by M‘Gibbon and Ross. Lag Tower—A simple keep of 
15th century. In this there was no vaulted ground storey; it is 
chiefly remembered by being occupied by the Laird of Lag, Sir 
Robert Grierson, the Bloody Lag of the Covenanters. Four- 
merkland Tower—In Holywood parish. A keep in good pre- 
servation, with a detailed description in M‘Gibbon and Ross. 
