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Ardstinchar Castle
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Ardstinchar Castle is a late medieval castle in the west coast of Ayrshire at the mouth of the River Stinchar. It was built by Hugh Kennedy of Ardstinchar in the mid-15th century. In the 1770s, the castle was demolished and the stone was used to build a bridge over the River Stinchar. Only remnants of the castle keep remain to this day.[1][2] The site is a scheduled monument.[3]
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Ardstinchar Castle | |
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United Kingdom | |
![]() Remains of Ardstinchar Castle | |
Coordinates | 55.098°N 5.00028°W / 55.098; -5.00028 |
Height | 15 metres |
Site history | |
Built | mid-15th century |
Built by | Hugh Kennedy of Ardstinchar |
Materials | Stone |
Fate | demolished |
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