Description

Circa 1609. Ruined castle, of which only the east corner of
the north wall survives above ground level. Its height,
dressed quoins, an elliptical gun port, a rectangular window
opening and a rubble pile on its south side distinguish it
from the garden wall. Incorporated with rubble-built garden
walls, around rectangular enclosure, probably built or
rebuilt in 1817. Entered from the south, immediately to west
of castle, by a segmental-arched gateway with wrought-iron
gates. 3 carved stones above; central rectangular with
acroterion pediment and apex urn is inscribed "WC, CH" and
dated 1817; flanking pediment shaped stones have ball
finials; and were probably removed from the castle. Stone to
left is inscribed "WH, IB, Anno 1669"; that to right is
patterned with triangular and circular motifs. Central
gateway and some square beehive recesses in north wall.

Statement of Interest

NSA suggests 1661 as possibly the date of alterations or <>

acquisition of estate by Hamilton of Ardoch.

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q17830052

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Recommended Books

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  Listed Buildings and Other Heritage Assets
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  Yorkshire West Riding: Sheffield and the South (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Listed Buildings: The Law and Practice of History Buildings, Ancient Monuments and Conservation Areas
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  The green guide for historic buildings: how to improve the environmental performance of listed and historic buildings
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  Nottinghamshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Lancashire: Manchester and the South-East (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)