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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOWHILL CASTLE (In Ruins) | Dowhill Castle (in ruins) Dowhill Castle (in ruins) Dowhill Castle (in ruins) Dowhill Dowhill Dowhill |
Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Ross (Cleish Manse) Andrew Douie Esq. Dollsmuir. Mr. Peter Craig Teacher Cleish P.S. [Parish School] Map of County by Bell 1796. Knox's Co. [County] Map 1824 Estate Map 1824. |
030 | [Situation] 1 1/2 Miles S.E [South East] of Cleish. All that remains of this once splendid Castle is the first story nearly entire and a detached Watch Tower, the upper Stories and Walls around the Castle having been taken away for building purposes. The castle and property of Dowhill once belonged to the Knight Templars and after the supression of that order, it fell into the Lindsay family of Balcarras, who altered and made Some additions to the Castle, and in all probability Caused their Arms and the date to be inserted in it, these the late Sir Charles Adam Subsequently removed to a cottage (formerly a Dove Cot) near his residence. This description is written from verbal information given by the Rev. [Reverend] Mr. Ross Minister of the Parish |
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