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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SITE OF CASTLE FERGUS | Castle Fergus (site of) Castle Fergus (site of) Castle Fergus (site of) |
John Muir . John Nicholson . John Broom Kirkcudbright |
050 | [Situation] About 3/8 of a Mile East of the town of Kirkcudbright. Supposed site of an ancient castle situate on an islet (Palace Isle) of Loch Fergus it was the fortified mansion of and founded by Fergus one of the ancient Lords of Galloway, little or no appearance of this stronghold is now to be seen but the fact of it having been here is well supported by history and tradition. See Statistical Acct. [Account] |
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[Page] 35Parish of Kirkcudbright
On an island in Loch Fergus now drained Stood the Strong mansion of the ancient Lords of Galloway. There
were two fortified islands in the lake, the larger about 90 paces in diameter was called Palace Isle and the Smaller,
Stable Isle Stat. Acct.of Kirkcudt. [Statistical Account of Kirkcudbright] 1845 P. [Page] 20
In the farm of Loch Fergus there is a large artificial lake with two Small islands in it. One of these is
called Palace Isle the other Stable Isle. Both of them bear Strong marks of ancient fortifications and unquestionably
the Seats or castles of Fergus Lord of Galloway.- Sinclairs Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account]
Uchtred while residing in his father's house in Loch Fergus was attacked on the 22d of September 1174
by his brother Gilbert who having overpowered his elder brother ordered his death with every circumstance of aggravated cruelty
Chalmers Caledonia vol. [volume] III P. [Page] 255
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