Sorbie Tower House

Introduction

The photograph on this page of Sorbie Tower House by Bob Embleton as part of the Geograph project.

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Sorbie Tower House

Image: © Bob Embleton Taken: 20 Aug 2012

Showing the inside corner of the late 16th century, L-shaped, tower house. Here is the doorway on the ground level which was mainly used as cellars with small window slots from which guns could be fired. Image] The upper floors were quite decorative than defensive. Image] On the wall is a plaque honouring those who have supported the rescue of this building. Image]

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Image Location

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Latitude
54.79407
Longitude
-4.411182