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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KERELAW CASTLE | Kerelaw Castle (Remaining of) Kerelaw Castle (Remaining of) Kerelaw Castle (Remaining of) Kerelaw Castle (Remaining of) Castle of Kerilaw Kerilaw Castle Kerila Castle of Kerilaw |
Gavin Fullarton Esq. Mr Russell James Campbell Alexander Muir New Stat Acct [Statistical Account] New Stat Acct [Statistical Account] New Stat Acct [Statistical Account] Full [Fullarton] Gazetteer |
016 | The remains of an Ancient Castle. Portion of the walls on the N. E [North East] and South are Still Standing. the Site of the defaced part cannot be pointed out by the Proprietor and the only information now to be obtained about it is that it was partly destroyed in a Feud previous to 1488 that it was rebuilt and went gradually into decay. There are no traces of Fortification or defensive works about it. The above information was obtained from the present proprietor. |
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[Page] 19County of Ayr -- Parish of Stevenston
Sheet 016.3
[Notes]
"Kerila Castle maybe considered the oldest building
in the parish. Previous to 1488 it was partially destroyed
by fire by the Montgomeries, who were at feud with
the Cunninghames".
Patersons History of Ayr
Vol [volume] II. p. [page] 445
"On the grounds of Grange Stands
" the ivy grown ancient Castle of
"Kerilaw formerly one of the seats
" of the Earls of Glencairn. At some
"period in the 15th Century it was sacked
"by the retainers of Montgomery of
"Eglinton. "
Full [Fullarton's] Gazetteer
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