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Allerbeck
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Annandiae praefectura, Vulgo, The Stewartrie of Annandail
Joan Blaeu, Amsterdam, 1654map image courtesy of NLS
Joan Blaeu, Amsterdam, 1654map image courtesy of NLS
A tower named Ellerbeck is marked on Blaeu’s mid-17th century map, based on Pont’s late 16th century work, although no trace of it now remains.
I have placed the location of the tower at Allerbeck farmhouse pending further research.
Alternative names for Allerbeck
Alderbeck House; Allerbeck House; Ellerbeck
Where is Allerbeck?
Allerbeck is in the parish of Kirkpatrick-Fleming and the county of Dumfriesshire.
Grid reference: NY 24176 73896
Lat / long: 55.053743, -3.188449