Auchinleck Castle, East Ayrshire

Fragmentary remains of Auchinleck Castle

Auchinleck Castle was a castle built on a rocky promontory on the eastern bank of the Lugar Water, East Ayrshire, Scotland across the river from Ochiltree Castle. It was built by the Auchinleck family in the 12th century.

The remains of the castle are designated a scheduled ancient monument. [1]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Auchinleck Castle - SM5269". Historic Environment Scotland. Retrieved 10 September 2017.
  • Historic Environment Scotland. "Auchinleck Castle (42746)". Canmore. Retrieved 28 September 2011.

Coordinates: 55°28′46″N 4°22′33″W / 55.4795°N 4.3758°W / 55.4795; -4.3758

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