Jedburgh Castle and Jail
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Jedburgh Castle and Jail
Image: © Euan Nelson Taken: 31 Oct 2010
Dating from 1823, Jedburgh jail is the only example of a Howard reform prison in Scotland, and sits on the site where Jedburgh Castle once stood. The castle was built originally as a motte and bailey by David I in the twelfth century, and gradually evolved into a stone castle. Under constant attack during the wars between Scotland and England, the castle was finally demolished by the Scots in 1409 to prevent it falling into English hands.
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Image Location
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55.473542
Longitude
-2.557756