OS1/3/44/98
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KINGENCLEUGH CASTLE (Ruin) | (Ruin of) Kingencleugh Castle Kingencleugh Castle Kingencleuch Castle Kingancleuch |
Revd [Reverend] James Fairlie Mauchline Mr McQueen Factor Mr John Young Kingencleugh Paterson's History |
029 | These Ruins are Situated near Kingencleugh on the property of Mr Alexander of Southbar near Paisley. It is evident from the Appearance these Ruins present that the building was erected more for a Comfortable dwelling than for defence. John Knox the Reformer visited this place in 1556. It was also visited by George Wishart in 1545. - |
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[Page] 98" Campbell of Kingancleuch. This family was
"one of the most zealous and distinguished in the cause of
" the Reformation." "Hew Campbell of Kingancleuch,
" mentioned by Knox as offended by those who held the
"Kirk of Mauchline against the entrance of Wishart, in 1544."
"It appears to have continued in the Campbell family till "about the beginning of this century, when the property
" was purchased by Mr Alexander of Ballochmyle, and now constitutes not the least attractive
" portion of that beautiful Castle. Part of the old Tower of Kingancleuch still overlooks
"the romantic scenery around it." --
Paterson's History of Ayr.
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