Carleton Castle | |
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Lendalfoot, South Ayrshire, Scotland UK grid reference NX 13302 89521 | |
Coordinates | 55°09′53″N 4°55′57″W / 55.1647°N 4.9325°W |
Type | A tower castle and barmakin |
Site information | |
Owner | Little Carleton Farm |
Open to the public | No |
Condition | A ruin |
Site history | |
Built | 15th century |
Built by | Cathcarts of Killochan |
In use | 15th to early 18th century |
Materials | Stone |
The ruins of the five storey high 15th century Carleton Castle lie in a prominent position above the village of Lendalfoot located on Carleton Bay, parish of Colmonell in the old district of Carrick, now South Ayrshire, about 6 miles (9.7 Km) south of Girvan, Scotland.[1]