Abbot's Tower
Dumfries and Galloway, Dumfries and GallowayScotland
Tower house in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
Key Information
Construction
Late 16th century
Castle Type
L-plan tower house
Current Status
Restored in 1990; in use as a residence
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Historical Overview
Abbot's Tower is a 16th-century tower house situated near New Abbey, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, that was built by the Abbot of Sweetheart Abbey. The building was restored in the early 1990s and is now used as a private residence. This structure should not be confused with the Abbot's Tower of Alnwick Castle.
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