Repentance Tower

Repentance Tower
Near Annan, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
UK grid reference NY155722
Shown within Scotland
Type Tower house
Coordinates
Built 1565
Built by John Maxwell
Construction
materials
Sandstone
Height 30 feet to parapet walk
Current
condition
Preserved
Current
owner
Private

Repentance Tower is a 16th Century tower house situated near Annan, Dumfries and Galloway. Built in 1565 by John Maxwell, it served as a watchtower for Hoddom Castle. The tower takes its name from an inscription above the door.

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Images of the tower at sw-scotland-screen.com