Birrens
Annandiae praefectura, Vulgo, The Stewartrie of Annandail
Joan Blaeu, Amsterdam, 1654map image courtesy of NLS
Joan Blaeu, Amsterdam, 1654map image courtesy of NLS
Within the Roman fort at Birrens there was a small 15th century tower house which belonged to the Carlyles.
There were occupied dwellings within the fort into the 18th century however there are no visible remains and the site is now a field.
Alternative names for Birrens
Burrens; Byrrens
Where is Birrens?
Birrens is in the parish of Middlebie and the county of Dumfriesshire.
Grid reference: NY 219 751
Lat / long: 55.064207, -3.2243978
