Amisfield Tower
Amisfield Tower is a well-preserved tower house near Tinwald, about 5 miles (8.0 km) north of Dumfries, in Dumfries and Galloway, south-west Scotland. The castle has also been known as Hempisfield Tower. It is a Category A listed building.
Amisfield Tower | |
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Tinwald, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland grid reference NX992838 | |
Amisfield Tower, drawn by Francis Grose around 1789 | |
Amisfield Tower | |
Coordinates | 55.13826°N 3.58278°W |
Type | Tower house |
Site history | |
Built | c.1600 |
Built by | Clan Charteris |
Designations | Category A: LB17233 |
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