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Ardross Castle, Fife

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Ruined castle in Scotland Not to be confused with Ardross Castle, Highland.

56°11′47″N 2°47′38″W / 56.196258°N 2.79381°W / 56.196258; -2.79381

Ardross Castle
Ruins of Ardoss Castle
Ardross Castle is located in FifeArdross CastleArdross Castle
Coordinates56°11′47″N 2°47′38″W / 56.196258°N 2.79381°W / 56.196258; -2.79381

Ardross Castle was a c.14th century castle that was located in Elie and Earlsferry, Fife, Scotland, near the sea.

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.

Structure

The castle is in ruins, with the vaulted basement visible above ground, along with the ruins of a later block.

References

  1. "Ardross Castle". CANMORE. Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland.
  2. ^ Coventry, Martin (1997) The Castles of Scotland. Goblinshead. ISBN 1-899874-10-0 p.55

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