OS1/3/42/194
List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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FAIRLIE CASTLE (In Ruins) | Fairlie Castle (in ruins) Fairlie Castle (in ruins) Fairlie Castle (in ruins) Fairly Castle Fairlie Castle |
William Craig Esq R Brown Esq Capt [Captain] G J Hay Ret [Retired] Estate Map Johnston's Co. [County] Map |
006 | The ruins of this Castle stand on the Northern bank of the Fairlie Burn about ¼ of a mile east from the village. The walls are still very entire and are of considerable height and at each corner are surmounted by a small projecting turret. from the thickness of the walls it appears to have been a place of considerable strength. No remains of any other buildings are visible around the scene. "Fairley Castle formerly possessed by the ancient family of Fairley, said to be descended from a natural Son of King Robert II is now also in ruins. It was built in 1521 and is now the property of the Earl of Glasgow" Old Stat Acct [Old Statistical Account] |
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[page] 194[note]
"The Castle or Square tower of Fairlie is now in ruins. It is noticed
by Pont in the following manner 'Fairlie Castell is a strong toure,
and very ancient, beautified with archardes and gardins. It
belongs to Fairlie de eodem [of that ilk], chieffe of their name'.".
New Stat. Acct [New Statistical Account]
p. 198
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DANIALSAN, CRIMSON
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