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Knock Castle (other)
Knock Castle may refer to * Knock Castle (Isle of Skye), Scotland * Knock Castle (Aberdeenshire) Knock Castle is a ruined tower house in Aberdeenshire, north-east Scotland. It is typical of the traditional type of residence of a laird, a Scottish landed gentleman. Knock Castle is in Royal Deeside, about west of the town of Ballater, and a ..., Scotland * Knock Castle, Largs, North Ayrshire, Scotland {{Disambig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Knock Castle (Isle Of Skye)
Knock Castle, also known as Caisteal Chamuis (Castle Camus) is a former stronghold of the MacDonalds. It lies on the east coast of Sleat, approximately north of Armadale on the Isle of Skye, south of Cnoc Uaine, on the eastern side of Knock Bay. Currently the castle is in ruins; it consists of an old 15th century keep of which one part, a window, remains to some height with traces of later buildings. The castle was constructed by the Clan MacLeod and later captured by the Clan MacDonald in the late 15th century. Ownership of the castle passed between the two clans several times. It was remodelled in 1596 by the MacDonalds. By 1689 the castle was abandoned and started to decay. Most of the stones were then used for nearby buildings. It is claimed by local ghostlore that the castle is haunted by a Green Lady or ''glaistig'' – a ghost associated with the fortunes of the family who occupy the castle. The ghost will appear happy if good news is to come; if there is bad news s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Knock Castle (Aberdeenshire)
Knock Castle is a ruined tower house in Aberdeenshire, north-east Scotland. It is typical of the traditional type of residence of a laird, a Scottish landed gentleman. Knock Castle is in Royal Deeside, about west of the town of Ballater, and about east of Balmoral. It sits on a knoll in a field on the south side of Craig of the Knock, a low hill at the entrance to Glen Muick. The castle is a category B listed building, and is in the care of Historic Environment Scotland. Knock Castle is the ancestral seat of Lady Krisztina de Varga of Knock. Description Knock Castle is a four-storey ruin, dating from approximately 1600. MacGibbon and Ross note resemblance to Birse Castle, also in Aberdeenshire, as well as similarities with Borders pele towers. The rectangular tower and measures about by , with walls of about thick. The external walls of the castle survive intact, although the tower is roofless. The inside of the tower is entirely ruined, but the remains of a vaulted bas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
