Bothwell Castle
Bothwell Castle is a large medieval castle in Scotland. It is sited on a high, steep bank, above a bend in the River Clyde, in South Lanarkshire. It is located between Uddingston and Bothwell, about 10 miles (16 km) south-east of Glasgow. The castle was built in the 13th century by the ancestors of Clan Murray. It was built to guard a strategic crossing point of the Clyde. Bothwell played a key role in Scotland's Wars of Independence. It changed hands several times.
| Bothwell Castle | |
|---|---|
| Bothwell, South Lanarkshire, Scotland UK grid reference NS688593 | |
| Bothwell Castle 20080505 - south-east tower.jpg South-east tower of the castle | |
| Type | Castle of enceinte |
| Coordinates | 55°48′34″N 4°05′41″W / 55.8095°N 4.0948°W |
| Built | Begun 13th century |
| Built by | Walter de Moravia |
| Construction materials |
Coursed red sandstone rubble |
| Current condition |
Ruined |
| Current owner |
Historic Scotland |
| Open to the public |
Yes |
| Controlled by | De Moravia family England Earl of Douglas Earl of Angus |
Bothwell Castle Media
Plans of Bothwell Castle, Scotland.Key: A=Donjon, B=Ditch, C=Postern, D=South-west tower, E=Courtyard, F=Cellars, G=South-east tower, H=Outer courtyard, I=Foundations of gatehouse, J=Foundations of north-east tower, K=Portcullis room, L=Hall, M=Site of chapel.
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