Cathcart Castle
Possibly 1960s
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A black and white photograph showing the ruin of Cathcart Castle.
Title:
Cathcart Castle
Date of work:
Possibly 1960s
Search dates:
13 May 1973 - 22 May 1973
Reference number:
920
Level of description:
Item
Type of materials:
IMG
Source:
Photograph cabinet - Miscellaneous
Access restrictions:
Unrestricted
Use restrictions:
UnrestrictedCopyright: East Renfrewshire Council
General notes:
The first record of the castle is in the 14th century when it belonged to Reginald de Ketkert, Cathcart Castle was built in a strong position on a hill overlooking the River Cart. The family home of the Earls of Cathcart, it was originally a five storey rectangular keep, but by the mid-18th century it had deteriorated to the point where it was uninhabitable. Many of its stones were plundered to be used in other buildings. In 1927 the castle was taken into the care of Glasgow Corporation. Discussions on possible restoration came to nothing and in the 1950s it was closed to the public on safety grounds. Despite local opposition, Cathcart Castle was finally demolished in 1980.
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Language:
English
Record number:
9261214