Auchenrivock Tower is a ruined late 16th century tower house situated near Langholm, Dumfries and Galloway. The remains of the tower, which rise 8 feet at their highest, are currently built into a garden wall.
| Auchenrivock Tower | |
|---|---|
| Near Langholm, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland UK grid reference NY372805 | |
  Auchenrivock Tower | |
| Coordinates | 55°06′55″N 2°59′07″W / 55.115353°N 2.985301°W |
| Type | L-Plan Tower house |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Buccleuch estate |
| Open to the public | No |
| Condition | Ruined |
| Site history | |
| Built | Late 16th Century |
| Materials | Stone |
An earlier stronghold of the Irvings of Eskdale, called Stakehugh, lay near the current site.
The place name Auchenrivock is derived from the Scottish Gaelic, Achadh Riabhach, meaning "brindled field".[1]
References
- Coventry, Martin (2001) The Castles of Scotland, 3rd Ed. Scotland: Goblinshead ISBN 1-899874-26-7
- Maxwell-Irving, A. M. T. (2000) The Border Towers of Scotland, Creedon Publications ISBN 1-899316-31-0