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Wars of Independence

Sir Robert Boyd of Noddsdale

The Keep, Dean Castle

Description:

Sir Robert Boyd began building the Keep at Dean Castle after acquiring land at Kilmarnock as a reward from Robert the Bruce in 1316.

 

The Keep was probably completed around 1350 by his son Sir Thomas Boyd.

Materials/Media:
photograph
Digital Number:
EABU001b
Copyright:
East Ayrshire Council