Castle Hill Motte, Durris
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Castle Hill Motte, Durris
Image: © Alan Findlay Taken: 13 Nov 2007
Remains of the motte-and-bailey Durris Castle. Edward I, Hammer of the Scots, and his army of 30,000 men-at-arms and 5,000 knights stayed here, for the night of 13 July 1296, before marching to Aberdeen
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Image Location
Latitude
57.061712
Longitude
-2.366023