Originally Posted by
Derek
Just wondered if anyone know's how the Caer came into Caerlaverock. The name seems quite 'Welsh' in a way .. ie Caerphilly etc. Be interesting to find out.
Iechyd Da
Derek
That's very interesting Derek as Caer is indeed "fortress" (sometimes castle although castell is more usual in Welsh.
I checked a translation site and the Scots Gaelic word is caisteal for castle. I couldn't find an equivalent word for fortress.
Perhaps Robertson or Alex can give us any clues?
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