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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
SORN CASTLE Sorn Castle
Sorn Castle
Sorn Castle
Sorn Castle
Sorn Castle
Slaters Directory
New Sta [Statistical] Account
Revd [Reverend] James Fairlie
Nr H Richmond
Ne Statistical Acct. [Account]
New Statistical Account
029 The original Castle facing the Ayr Water is still in good repair and is shaded by a dark tint on trace regarding the date of erection at present cannot be ascertained its situation is Commanding being built on a steep rock overhanging the Ayr the Original Castle with modern additions forms a very desirable residence Surrounded by woods parks gardens etc. tastefully arranged the present proprietor is G Russell Somerville Esqr.

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[Page] 139
County of Ayr
No. 21.
Parish of Sorn

[Note]

"This castle, which stands upon a rock
overhanging the River Ayr, and within a short distance
of the Church and Manse, is supposed to have been
erected at a very early period, but by whom is
unknown. There is, however, a tradition, that the laborers
who were engaged in building it had their option either
of a pect of meal or 1 1/2d per day." - New Statistical acct. [Account]
p. [page] 133

"Sorn Castle stands on a rocky height, which forms
the north bank of the River Ayr. " - Chalmers Caledonia
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