Details

tower house
15th century

Location

NX 133 896
Ayrshire
6m sw of Girvan
e of A77
se of Lendalfoot
nr Carlton
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Information

private
visible from road

Links

Gazetteer
RCAHMS

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Carleton Castle


only a small tower remains of Carleton castle

15th century tower house

This ruined five-story tower stands on a motte overlooking the town. One corner has been destroyed, but the interior vaulting remains in place for the basement kitchen and the upper floor hall.. A courtyard wall surrounded the castle with a low barmkin wall that enclosed the small promontory.

The tower is 9.3m x 7.5m.


One corner of the tower is missing, and you can see the vaults inside

Ownership

The castle is associated with the Cathcart family.


from the farmyard