Repentance Tower

Repentance Tower, Dumfries and Galloway
Photo © Mike and Kirsty Grundy, 26 June 2005

Repentance Tower is a 16th Century tower house situated near Annan, Dumfries and Galloway. Built in 1565 by John Maxwell, it served as a watchtower for Hoddom Castle. The tower takes its name from an inscription above the door.

References

• Coventry, Martin (2001) The Castles of Scotland, 3rd Ed. Scotland: Goblinshead ISBN 1899874267

• Maxwell-Irving, A. M. T. (2000) The Border Towers of Scotland, Creedon Publications ISBN 1899316310

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