Caerlaverock,Dumfries,Scotland

Caerlaverock was building began about 1277
The castle has a deep history with the Maxwell Family
and became a place of powerplay for King Edward I of England
The castle came in and out of seige untill 1640 when Caerlaverock
was permanently abondoned. Because there was no on protecting the
castle during the years after 1640 , there is graffiti inside the
walls dating back to 1700's.

Looking out from inside the castle You can see the moat that surrounds the castle on all three sides.

Nithsdale Lodging Wall This wall was ornately done in 1634 by Robert Maxwell, the First Earl of Nithsdale

Graffiti on the inside walls Not sure if the date is true, but interesting none the less

One of the Fireplace areas that remains This one is on the south side of the Castle

Crest above the main entry dated 1634 Obviously some of Robert Maxwell's changes

A larger photo of the Nithsdale wall

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