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Barntalloch, a quondam ancient castle in Langholm parish, Dumfriesshire, on a rocky precipice above the river Esk, near Staplegorton. A burgh of barony rose around it, and had a great annual fair which eventually was transferred to the town of Langholm.
(F.H. Groome, Ordnance Gazetteer of Scotland (1882-4); © 2004 Gazetteer for Scotland)
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| Feature Description: | "a quondam ancient castle" (ADL Feature Type: "fortifications") |
| Administrative units: | Langholm Parish Dumfries Shire County |
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