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Caerlaverock Castle

Near Dumfries

A triangular moated castle besieged by Edward I.

Caerlaverock is Britain's only triangular castle, surrounded by a moat. In 1300 Edward I besieged it with an army of around 3,000 men and huge siege engines.

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When
Besieged 1300
Where
55.0060, -3.5240
Group
Castles & abbeys

Visiting

Historic Environment Scotland, open daily, with a siege-engine display.

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