Portincross Castle
Portincross Castle , also Portencross Castle , is a ruined castle in the Scottish village of Portencross in the Council Area of North Ayrshire . The ruin is listed as a Scheduled Monument . A former inclusion in the Scottish monument lists in the highest monument category A was revoked in 2015.
history
In 1306 the lands came into the possession of Robert Boyd of Kilmarnock and thus the Boyd clan , who used them until 1737. Portincross Castle was built during the 14th century and is likely to have been redesigned several times over the centuries. In 1739 the building stood empty and is described as ruinous.
description
The castle ruins are on the south bank of the Firth of Clyde across from Little Cumbrae Island . It represents a striking structure along the coastline. Directly to the east is the village of Portencross. The structure has an L-shaped floor plan . What is unusual is that the wing is not attached to the side, but to the end of the elongated defense tower. There are two entrance portals on the ground floor and on the first floor. There are vaulted halls on these two floors. Unusually for a building of this size, there are two kitchen areas.
Individual evidence
- ↑ Scheduled Monument - Entry . In: Historic Scotland .
- ↑ a b Listed Building - Entry . In: Historic Scotland .
- ↑ Entry on Portincross Castle in Canmore, the database of Historic Environment Scotland (English)
Web links
- Entry on Portincross Castle in Canmore, Historic Environment Scotland database
Coordinates: 55 ° 41 ′ 57.8 " N , 4 ° 54 ′ 18" W.