Corra Castle
| Corra Castle | |
|---|---|
| New Lanark, South Lanarkshire in File:Flag of Scotland.svg Scotland | |
| File:Corra Castle - geograph.org.uk - 75418.jpg Present day ruins of the castle | |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Scottish Wildlife Trust |
| Condition | Ruined |
| Location | |
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| Site history | |
| Built | 1572 |
| Materials | Rubble masonry[1] |
Corra Castle (also known as Corrax, Corax or Corehouse Castle)[1] is a ruined 16th-century castle within the Corehouse Estate near New Lanark, Scotland. It overlooks Corra Linn, one of the four waterfalls which make up the Falls of Clyde. In 1967 it became a scheduled monument.[2]
The site was chosen because it was seen as being impregnable, as it is surrounded by sharp cliffs on three sides.[3] It features a ha-ha as part of its design, offering an unobstructed view of the surrounding countryside.[4]
Corra Castle was at one time the residence to one of the branches of the notable family of Somerville. In his 1832 book, The Edinburgh Encyclopædia, David Brewster wrote:
...and directly above the upper fall, stands the ruinous castle of Corra, formerly the residence of a family of the name of Somerville...[5]
See also
[edit | edit source]- Corehouse
- Bonnington Pavilion
- Corra Castle, Kirkgunzeon County Dumfries and Galloway
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External links
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