Ardross Castle, Fife
Coordinates: 56°11′47″N 2°47′38″W / 56.196258°N 2.79381°W
| Ardross Castle | |
|---|---|
 Ruins of Ardoss Castle | |
  Ardross Castle | |
| Coordinates | 56°11′47″N 2°47′38″W / 56.196258°N 2.79381°W |
Ardross Castle was a c.14th century castle that was located in Elie and Earlsferry, Fife, Scotland,[1] near the sea.[2]
History[]
The Dishington family built the castle, but sold it to Sir William Scott of Elie in 1607. At the end of the 17th century is passed to Sir William Anstruther.[2]
Structure[]
The castle is in ruins, with the vaulted basement visible above ground, along with the ruins of a later block.[2]
References[]
- ^ "Ardross Castle". CANMORE. Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland.
- ^ a b c Coventry, Martin (1997) The Castles of Scotland. Goblinshead. ISBN 1-899874-10-0 p.55
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