Architecture 2
Blackness
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DESCRIPTION
Blackness was built in the 15th century by the Crichton family and was used mainly as a garrison fortress and state prison.
Although the Castle's defences were strengthened in the 16th century it was besieged and damaged in 1650 by Cromwell's army, and later, after restoration, was used to incarcerate Covenanters.
In the 1920s, the castle was conserved as an ancient monument.
DESCRIPTION
Blackness was built in the 15th century by the Crichton family and was used mainly as a garrison fortress and state prison.
Although the Castle's defences were strengthened in the 16th century it was besieged and damaged in 1650 by Cromwell's army, and later, after restoration, was used to incarcerate Covenanters.
In the 1920s, the castle was conserved as an ancient monument.
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