OS1/3/55/139
| 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] 139County 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
Page 520
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