Hawkhead Castle was a castle existing in the 17th century, about 1 mile (1.6 km) east of Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland, south of the White Cart River. [1]
It may also be known as Hawkhead House. [2] There are no remains. [1] 55°49′56″N 4°23′00″W / 55.8321°N 4.3834°W
Hawkhead Castle | |
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Coordinates | 55°49′56″N 4°23′00″W / 55.8321°N 4.3834°W |
Site history | |
Built | by 15th century |
The Rosses, who built the castle, are said to have held the property from mid-15th century, [1] or earlier from the late 14th century, [2] or even by acquisition from the crown in 1367. [3] It was extended in 1634, and remodelled in 1782. It ceased to be their property in the 19th century. Hawkhead Hospital is on the site. [1]
The castle had a main keep, with ranges of lower buildings [2] added in 1634 to form a quadrangle. After the remodelling of 1782 it was surrounded by parks and gardens. [1]
Hawkhead Castle was a castle existing in the 17th century, about 1 mile (1.6 km) east of Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland, south of the White Cart River. [1]
It may also be known as Hawkhead House. [2] There are no remains. [1] 55°49′56″N 4°23′00″W / 55.8321°N 4.3834°W
Hawkhead Castle | |
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Coordinates | 55°49′56″N 4°23′00″W / 55.8321°N 4.3834°W |
Site history | |
Built | by 15th century |
The Rosses, who built the castle, are said to have held the property from mid-15th century, [1] or earlier from the late 14th century, [2] or even by acquisition from the crown in 1367. [3] It was extended in 1634, and remodelled in 1782. It ceased to be their property in the 19th century. Hawkhead Hospital is on the site. [1]
The castle had a main keep, with ranges of lower buildings [2] added in 1634 to form a quadrangle. After the remodelling of 1782 it was surrounded by parks and gardens. [1]