Stage 7

This is a trial of the Challenging route being planned by Annan the History Town Group which will use information hubs being installed soon and we are looking for feedback from this trial.

The trail loops so it can be started at any of the information points.

This Challenging route is 1.9 mile (4300 steps) taking 43 minutes if you don’t stop to take in the history and the views.

Please note some pavements are uneven, narrow or non-existant so please take care especially when crossing busy roads.

 

Once established, there will be much more historic information, questions and things to look for on the  web link and the boards themselves.

Everholm – Annan Old Parish Church

The information board here will replace the damaged one on the sandstone plinth. It will tell of the Motte & Bailey castle and the remains which are still here today. The wooded mound is the remnants of the seat of the DeBrus family who had this fortification built. It is a rarity because many other sites do not have a surviving Bailey. There will be further information near the entrance to the car park and at the top of the Bailey. Parts of the castle were washed away during a flood thought to be the result of a curse put on the family and the whole town of Annan. The DeBrus family moved their base to Lochmaben. 

If you have the energy to climb up to the Bailey part of the castle you will be rewarded with views towards the river and bridge. No wonder this was built for the defence of the town.

Directions: Ascend Battery Street to the High Street and walk the full length of the High Street passing two sets of traffic light junctions until you reach Fish Cross and Annan Old Parish Church.