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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KNOCK CASTLE (In Ruins) | Knock Castle (in ruins) Knock Castle (in ruins) Knock Castle (in ruins) Knock Castle (in ruins) Knock Castle (in ruins) |
Robert Steel Esq William Stewart Esq Mr Boyd, Largs Full. [Fullarton's] Gazetteer Origines Parochiales Scotiae |
003 | A Small Castellated building Situated on the Summit of a Steep bank: Repaired in the year 1853 by the present proprietor Robert Steel Esq. There is a Stone inserted on the West front of the Castle bearing the date 1603. which Mr Steel Supposes to have been the date of its erection. The Castle was Somewhat larger than it now is but the principal part of the walls remain, and have also been repaired by Mr Steel who has placed another Stone Stating the date of its being repaired. |
Continued entries/extra info
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"Pont says that, "Knock is a pretty dwelling, Seatted one the mane
occeane, and well planted." The ruins of the house still remain.
The property now belongs to John Wilson Esq who, with laudable zeal,
has recently adopted means to prevent the ravages of the climate on
the venerable remains of what was once the pretty dwelling
of the Frazers,"
New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account]
"Knock Castle, built about 350 years ago, but now in ruins, was the
property of an ancient family of the name of Frazer, decended from
John Frazer, 3rd son of Hugh Frazer of Lovat." Full. [Fullarton's] Gazetteer
"The old Castle of Knock, was built above 300 years ago. It was the property of an ancient
family of the name of Frazer. Third son of Hugh Frazer of Lovat. they had a grant of these lands from King
Robert III. in 1402, It is now in ruins and belongs to Mr Brisbane of Brisbane (now Robert Steel Esq)
Old Statistical Account.
A small part of this castle still retains
its roof but the whole building is in a
ruinous state.
Ordnance Survey - Ayr county, OS Name Books - Ayr county - Volume 42 - Parish of Largs, OS1/3/42
This volume contains information on place names found in the parish of Largs.
Ordnance Survey - Ayr county
Ordnance Survey was established in the 18th century to create maps, surveys and associated records for the entirety of Great Britain. These records are arranged by county. This entry has been created to enable searching for Ordnance Survey records for the county of Ayr, which is in the south west of Scotland. The boundaries of the county were altered by the Boundary Commissioners in 1891.