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Location
near Kilmartin, Argyll and Bute, Scotland
Description
Carnasserie Castle is a ruined 16th century tower house located a mile north of Kilmartin. Carnasserie Castle is a 5 storey tower house with a longer three storey hall house, built by John Carswell in 1565. . To the south and west is a partially walled courtyard garden. It is now a Scheduled Ancient Monument in the care of Historic Scotland and is open to the public in summer.
History
In 1685 the castle was blown up by Royalist forces as payback the owner supporting the Monmouth Rebellion against James VII in 1685. The ruins were never repaired, although the outer walls remain largely undamaged.
Other Castles in the Area
Castle Lachlan new, Argyll and Bute
Castle Lachlan old, Argyll and Bute
Castle Sween, Argyll and Bute
Craignish Castle, Argyll and Bute
Duntrune Castle, Argyll and Bute
Gylen Castle, Argyll and Bute
Innis Chonnel Castle, Argyll and Bute
Kilmartin Castle, Argyll and Bute
Kilmory Castle, Argyll and Bute
Minard Castle, Argyll and Bute
Moy Castle, Argyll and Bute
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