Auchinleck Castle, East Ayrshire
Castle in East Ayrshire, Scotland
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Auchinleck Castle was a castle built on a rocky promontory on the eastern bank of the Lugar Water, East Ayrshire, Scotland across the river from Ochiltree Castle. It was built by the Auchinleck family in the 13th century.
| Auchinleck Castle | |
|---|---|
| East Ayrshire, Scotland | |
Fragmentary remains of Auchinleck Castle | |
| Site information | |
| Condition | Ruined |
| Location | |
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| Coordinates | 55.4795°N 4.3758°W |
| Site history | |
| Built | 13th Century |
| Official name | Auchinleck Castle |
| Type | Secular: castle |
| Designated | 19 March 1992 |
| Reference no. | SM5269 |
The remains of the castle are designated a scheduled monument.[1]
See also
- Wallace's Cave, Auchinleck - lies just downstream from the castle.
