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Dumbretton


Annandiae praefectura, Vulgo, The Stewartrie of Annandail
Joan Blaeu, Amsterdam, 1654map image courtesy of NLS

The tower of Druym Brettan is marked on Blaeu’s mid-17th century map of Annandale but nothing of it now remains.

I have placed the location of the tower at Dumbretton farmhouse pending further research.

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Alternative names for Dumbretton

D. Bretan; Drumbrathen; Druym Brettan; Dunberton; Dunbretton

Where is Dumbretton?

Dumbretton is in the parish of Annan and the county of Dumfriesshire.

Grid reference:NY 21716 71310

Lat / long:55.030128,-3.226237

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OS Map for Dumbretton

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Annandale (Annan, Lockerbie & Beattock)
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Eskdale & Castle O’er Forest (Langholm, Canonbie & Gretna Green)
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Accommodation near Dumbretton

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Cafés, restaurants & bars near Dumbretton

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Published on the 1st of February 2021 at 6:13 pm. Updated on the 1st of February 2021 at 6:19 pm.

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