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1. portencrosscastle.org.uk › historyHistory – Portencross Castle

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   The illustration above shows Portencross castle as it might have looked at the end of the 1400s. The first written reference to Portencross Castle is in 1572 when it is named in a contract between Robert Lord Boyd of Kilmarnock and Robert Boyd of Portencross. This document refers to ‘the ten merk land of Portincroce’.

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Portencross_CastlePortencross Castle - Wikipedia

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   Portencross Castle, also known historically as Portincross Castle, is situated in Portencross, on the west coast of Scotland, about 3 km from West Kilbride. The site has been fortified since the 11th Century. The present tower castle is thought to date from the mid-14th Century and later. It remained in use until it was unroofed by a great ...

3. www.heraldscotland.com › news › 12263236Portencross: piece of real history | The Herald - Herald Scotland

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   May 26, 1998 · PORTENCROSS is alive; only the castle is a ruin. Nola Crewe of Toronto (May 22) has a nice romantic view of Portencross Castle as a restored home -…

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5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › PortencrossPortencross - Wikipedia

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   Portencross (Scottish Gaelic: Port na Crois) is a hamlet near Farland Head in North Ayrshire, Scotland. Situated about three kilometres (two miles) west of Seamill and about two kilometres ( 1 + 1 ⁄ 4 miles) south of Hunterston B nuclear power station , it is noted for Portencross Castle .

6. naheritage.co.uk › portencross-castlePortencross Castle - North Ayrshire Heritage

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   Portencross castle is an ancient scheduled monument and is now a marvellous legacy for visitors and future generations to enjoy. Portencross consists of a tiny collection of cottages, a harbour, a pier and a castle. It was from here, legend tells us, that the bodies of the ancient kings of Scotland were brought to be taken by boat to the island ...

7. portencrosscastle.org.ukPortencross Castle – Historic Scottish Castle | Ayrshire ...

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   Portencross Castle. Overlooking the Firth of Clyde near West Kilbride in Ayrshire, Portencross Castle is a scheduled ancient monument, a recognition of its national importance. If you are interested in our history, upcoming events, or would like to make a booking for an event of your own we would love to hear from you. Contact Us.

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   Where is Portencross Castle?

   • Portencross Castle. Portencross Castle, also known historically as Portincross Castle, is situated in Portencross, on the west coast of Scotland, about 3 km from West Kilbride. The site has been fortified since the 11th Century. The present tower castle is thought to date from the mid-14th Century and later.

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   Who owns Portencross Castle?

   • William Adams acquired the castle and estate in 1900. A concrete roof was constructed over the east wing of the castle in 1910. Responsibility for the building passed to Adams’ son, also William, in 1940. The South of Scotland Electricity Board (SSEB) later took possession of much of the Hunterston peninsula, including Portencross Castle.

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   When did Portencross Castle get its name?

   • The first written reference to Portencross Castle is in 1572 when it is named in a contract between Robert Lord Boyd of Kilmarnock and Robert Boyd of Portencross. This document refers to ‘the ten merk land of Portincroce’. The Boyds of Portencross were well connected with local aristocratic families.

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   Where is Portencross in Scotland?

   • Portencross ( Scottish Gaelic: Port na Crois) is a hamlet near Farland Head in North Ayrshire, Scotland. Situated about three kilometres (two miles) west of Seamill and about two kilometres ( miles) south of Hunterston B nuclear power station, it is noted for Portencross Castle .

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   What happened to Portencross Castle?

   • During FOPC’s recent work to restore the castle, the entrance to a pit prison (in the form of a bottle dungeon) was discovered under the spiral stair. Click to read the full story of the conservation of Portencross Castle. “It is said that Portencross Castle was the last resting place of the great kings of Scotland.

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   Why is Portencross Castle a tower house?

   • This would make it one of only two castles like this in Scotland (the other being Whittinghame in East Lothian). So Portencross Castle was built as a traditional ‘hall house’ (phase 1) and was converted over time into a tower house. The dun at Auldhame (Auldhill) occupies high ground to the east of Portencross.

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9. www.spottinghistory.com › 12648 › portencross-castlePortencross Castle, Seamill, United Kingdom - SpottingHistory

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   Seamill, United Kingdom. Portencross Castle site has been fortified since the 11th century. The present tower castle is thought to date from the mid-14th century and later. It remained in use until it was unroofed by a great storm in 1739 and gradually became ruinous. In the castle's earliest days, it was known as 'Arneil' and was held by the ...