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Comlongan, an ancient castle in Ruthwell parish, SW Dumfriesshire, 1½ mile NW of Ruthwell village. A quadrangular edifice, measuring 60 feet along each side, and 90 feet in height, it was constructed to serve as a strong fortalice, with port-holes and battlements; its walls are so thick as to include within them small apartments. It is still in good preservation; and, having long been the seat of the Murrays of Cockpool, it now belongs to the Earl of Mansfield.
(F.H. Groome, Ordnance Gazetteer of Scotland (1882-4); © 2004 Gazetteer for Scotland)
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Feature Description: | "an ancient castle" (ADL Feature Type: "fortifications") |
Administrative units: | Ruthwell ScoP Dumfries Shire ScoCnty |
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