...night, horses, black cattle, and sheep. In defence against these various depredations, strong castles were built by the kings of Scotland on the lower parts...the higher parts of it, and on the waters which on each side fall into it. They were built of stone and lime, prepared in the best manner ; and when large,...

...incursions of marauding parties of Englishmen. To provide against these, strong eastles were constructed by the kings of Scotland on the lower parts of the Tweed ; and the chain was continued by the great feudal proprietors towards the head of it. These castles usually...

...incursions of marauding parties of Englishmen. To provide against these, strong castles were constructed by the kings of Scotland on the lower parts of the Tweed ; and the chain was continued by the great feudal proprietors towards the head of it. These castles usually...