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.

It may also be known as Hawkhead House. There are no remains. 55°49′56″N 4°23′00″W / 55.8321°N 4.3834°W / 55.8321; -4.3834

Hawkhead Castle
Location
Hawkhead Castle is located in Renfrewshire
Hawkhead Castle
Hawkhead Castle
Location within Renfrewshire
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, or earlier from the late 14th century, or even by acquisition from the crown in 1367. 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.

Structure

The castle had a main keep, with ranges of lower buildings added in 1634 to form a quadrangle. After the remodelling of 1782 it was surrounded by parks and gardens.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Coventry, Martin (1997) The Castles of Scotland. Goblinshead. ISBN 1-899874-10-0 p.200
  2. 1 2 3 "Hawkhead House". Canmore. Retrieved 17 August 2019.
  3. ↑ "Hawkhead Castle". Stravaiging. Retrieved 4 December 2020.