| Harbottle Castle was built by the Umfraville family in the 12th century. It was a typical Norman motte and bailey castle built of earth and timber. In the 13th century, a stone castle replaced the earlier building. The castle was destroyed and rebuilt many times in the wars with Scotland between the 12th and 16th centuries. Most of the stone from the castle was reused to make later buildings, but the layout of the castle can still be seen from the form of the earthworks that survive. Harbottle Castle is a Scheduled Monument protected by law. See also:
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Local History of Harbottle
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Harbottle Castle.
Photo by Harry Rowland, 1971.
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