Cobbie Row's Castle
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Cobbie Row's Castle
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Cobbie Row's Castle is the oldest medieval castle known to exist in Scotland. The castle ruins are located on the island of Wyre in Orkney. Built in the mid-12 century by Norse landowner, Kolbeinn hrúga, the stone fortification originally consisted of a small, central tower set in an oval enclosure, surrounded by two ditches, a stone wall and an earthen rampart. Historic Environment Scotland established the site as a scheduled monument in 1929.
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Ruins of a 12th century castle on the island of Wyre, Orkney, Scotland
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cobbie_Row%27s_Castle
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2023-08-04T18:17:06Z
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