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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SKELMORLIE CASTLE | Skelmorlie Castle Skelmorlie Castle Skelmorlie Castle Skelmorlie Castle Skelmorlie Castle Skelmorlie Castle Skelmorly Castle Skelmurly Castle Skelmurly Skelmorly Skelmorlie Castle |
Mr Johnston William Stewart Esq Robert Steel Esq Mr William Watson Mr George Scott Co [County] Directory Full [Fullerton's] Gazetteer Old Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] New Stat.Acct. [Statistical Account] Map of Parish by Aitken Johnston's Co [County] Map |
001 | A plain Substantial looking building, having very little pretrusions for what may be termed a Castle, it is Situates in the NE [North East] corner of a quadrangle with its offices fronting it to the South - It is also in a very Commanding position overlooking the Firth of Clyde. Mr Graham, Largs holds the Castle & grounds in lease from Lord Eglinton. According to the Old Statistical Acct [Account] this building was erected in the year 1502 - and had a new addition in 1636. The name is spelt in various ways that given is the most authentic |
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[Page] 31"Skelmorlie Castle was built in 1502, and had a new addition in 1636" Old Stat Acct [Statistical Account]
[Signed] J Byrne C.A. [Civilian Assistant]
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