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King Of The Castle

Sanquhar Castle, which dates back to the 12th Century, was originally a square tower but a variety of masonry styles suggests additions over the centuries. The ...
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Sanquhar Castle, which dates back to the 12th Century, was originally a square tower but a variety of masonry styles suggests additions over the centuries. The castle and courtyard (167ft x 128ft) were approached along a tree-lined avenue, which is still evident today. A deep ditch protected
the gateway, and the walled meadow was the Deer park (the name of one of the present day streets). There was a 42 foot deep well in the courtyard and a skeleton found there long ago gave rise to our local ghostly celebrity, "The White Lady". In 1695, the Duke of Buccleuch (the occupant of the castle) moved residence to Drumlanrig Castle, 10 miles SE of town, and Sanquhar Castle fell into disrepair. Only ruins of the castle now remain, although some of its stone has been used in the construction of present day buildings.
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