Cessford Castle is a large ruined mid-15th century L-plan castle near the village of Cessford, midway Jedburgh and Kelso. It1 was built around 1450 by Andrew Ker, 1st Earl of Roxburghe. It is possible that the castle incorporates parts of an earlier structure. The fortalice was built on an L-plan, with a main keep with a wing of almost the same magnitude. With up to six storeys, two of which were barrel vaulted, and with walls up to 4 m thick, it was a formidable place of defence. The castle was besieged in 1523 by the Earl of Surrey. The castle was abandoned in 1650.

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Founded: c. 1450
Category: Castles and fortifications in United Kingdom

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GARY DAWSON (3 months ago)
If you are interested in Scottish History this Castle if the thick walls could talk although now a Ruin believe me I was still impressed please look at the Artist impressions of it only single track roads to eventually find this big gem .
SDTate Tate (12 months ago)
Lovely place to have a look around if your in the area. Looks like it's been filled in abit on the ground floor. The history is on the board at the gate and another one around the other side of the castle. The views are amazing too.
Ingrid Peebles (13 months ago)
Great little castle. It's definitely worth a visit if you are in the area. The main room is full of elderberry trees. Room for a couple of cars on the road outside.
Nursey Williamson (2 years ago)
Great castle to visit. Can park very close. Views from here are amazing.
Joshua Tann (2 years ago)
Fantastic castle, visited on a hot day, but the shade provided by the remaining castle was glorious. There is an interesting information board, albeit weathered. Single space car park. Worth a look at.
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