Ayr Castle
Ayr Castle was a castle situated at Ayr in Scotland. Once considered a royal castle, nothing remains of it above ground.[1]
| Ayr Castle | |
|---|---|
| Ayr, Scotland | |
  Ayr Castle | |
| Coordinates | 55.4650°N 4.6355°W |
| Grid reference | grid reference NS33482218 |
| Type | Tower |
| Site information | |
| Open to the public | Private |
| Condition | Demolished |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1197 |
| In use | Until 16th or 17th century |
| Materials | Stone |
History
In 1197, the castle was built by King William the Lion of Scotland, who later in 1205 created a burgh at Ayr.[1] The castle was captured by the Norwegian King Håkon Håkonsson and a substantial Norwegian army in 1263 which led to the Battle of Largs after which it returned to Scottish control.[2] Robert the Bruce burned the castle in August 1298 in order to keep it out of the hands of the English.[3] The castle in 1542 was garrisoned by French troops and appears to have been demolished before the Cromwellian occupation between 1650–1651.[1]
Citations
- "Ayr Castle". CANMORE. Retrieved 20 January 2010.
- Sweet, Andy. "Ayr Castle". Stravaiging Around Scotland.
- Barrow, Geoffrey W.S. (1988). Robert Bruce and the Community of the Realm of Scotland. Edinburgh University Press. p. 103.
References
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