Hawkhead Castle

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 / 55.8321; -4.3834

Hawkhead Castle
Hawkhead Castle is located in Renfrewshire
Hawkhead Castle
Hawkhead Castle
Coordinates55°49′56″N 4°23′00″W / 55.8321°N 4.3834°W / 55.8321; -4.3834
Site history
Builtby 15th century

History

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]

Structure

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]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e Coventry, Martin (1997) The Castles of Scotland. Goblinshead. ISBN 1-899874-10-0 p.200
  2. ^ a b c "Hawkhead House". Canmore. Retrieved 17 August 2019.
  3. ^ "Hawkhead Castle". Stravaiging. Retrieved 4 December 2020.