The 1640 Inventory of Caerlaverock Castle

Date published

06 May 2026

Publisher

Historic Environment Scotland

Audiences

Researchers

Publication type

Research, Academic Research

Language

English

Subjects

History

Overview

In 1640 covenanters captured Caerlaverock, the castle of Robert Maxwell, 1st earl of Nithsdale. Two inventories were taken of its contents after Nithsdale’s forced departure. 

This paper explores the contents of the inventories and the cultural contexts in which the castle was furnished.

Author

Dr Michael Pearce

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The 1640 Inventory of Caerlaverock Castle