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Parish of Simondburn Sheet 76 Plan 15

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Simondburn Castle Simonburn Castle Mackenzie’s History 50 Chains South The remains of an ancient Castle
(Remains of) Simonburn Castle White’s Directory East of Mount situated on an eminence about half a mile
Simonburn Castle Hunter Alllgood Esqr farm west of the Village of Simondburn, the
Simonburn Castle Estate Plans portions of the walls in existance, are
the North, South, and East walls, the
latter is quite perfect, only about half
of the north and 1/3 of the South Walls
are existing, there is a confused heap
on the site of the west wall, raised
considerably above the surface (about 20 feet)
apparently the remains of the wall.
which is overgrown with rough grass.
This place appears to have been of
Ark Hill See Name Book of 84/4 minor importance as the ground
where it stands is quite limited

Note: Unsigned

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