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BARR CASTLE FACTS
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Location
near Lochwinnoch, Renfrewshire
Description
Barr Castle is located near the village of Lochwinnoch. The castle was a four storey tower house, with the main hall was on the first floor, accessed via a turnpike stair. The chambers were in the upper floors. The castle is now in ruins, and the gable ends of the castle have collapsed. There is little remaining of the courtyard.
Architecture
tower house
History
Barr Castle was built by the Glen family in the 15th century, and in the late 16th century passed to the Hamiltons who carried out modifications to the castle. The castle was abandoned in the 18th century.
Date
15th century
Other Castles in the Area
Buchanan Castle
Caprington Castle
Craigend Castle
Dean Castle
Eglinton Castle
Gilbertfield Castle
Johnstone Castle
Mugdock Castle
Newark Castle
Portencross Castle
Stanely Castle
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