Askerton Castle
Introduction
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Askerton Castle
Image: © Oliver Dixon Taken: 15 Sep 2006
This truly impressive example of a fortified farmhouse dates back to the days of the Border Reivers with the oldest parts of the building probably dating from the 14th century. http://www.askertoncastle.co.uk/AskertonCastleHistory.htm
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Image Location
Latitude
55.015311
Longitude
-2.703694