Corra Castle

This article is about Corra Castle, New Lanark, Scotland. For Corr Castle in Ireland, see Corr Castle.

Corra Castle
New Lanark, South Lanarkshire in  Scotland
Present day ruins of the castle
Site information
OwnerScottish Wildlife Trust
ConditionRuined
Location
Corra Castle is located in South Lanarkshire
Corra Castle
Corra Castle
Location within South Lanarkshire
Coordinates55°39′12″N 3°46′41″W / 55.653394°N 3.777935°W / 55.653394; -3.777935
Site history
Built1572 (1572)
MaterialsRubble masonry[1]

Corra Castle (also known as Corrax, Corax or Corehouse Castle)[1] is a ruined 16th-century castle within the Corehouse Estate near New Lanark, Scotland. It overlooks Corra Linn, one of the four waterfalls which make up the Falls of Clyde. In 1967 it became a scheduled monument.[2]

The site was chosen because it was seen as being impregnable, as it is surrounded by sharp cliffs on three sides.[3] It features a ha-ha as part of its design, offering an unobstructed view of the surrounding countryside.[4]

Corra Castle was at one time the residence to one of the branches of the notable family of Somerville. In his 1832 book, The Edinburgh Encyclopædia, David Brewster wrote:

...and directly above the upper fall, stands the ruinous castle of Corra, formerly the residence of a family of the name of Somerville...[5]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Corra Castle". Canmore. Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland. Retrieved 13 May 2014.
  2. ^ Historic Environment Scotland. "Corra Castle (SM2597)". Retrieved 19 February 2019.
  3. ^ "Corra Castle". Clydesdale's Heritage. Lanark and District Archaeological Society. 24 January 2013. Retrieved 14 May 2014.
  4. ^ Preston, Laura (12 May 2016). "Behind the red door - Inside Corra Castle". Scottish Wildlife Trust. Retrieved 9 February 2020.
  5. ^ Brewster, David (1832). The Edinburgh Encyclopaedia Vol XI (First American ed.). Philadelphia: Joseph and Edward Parker. p. 662. Retrieved 3 October 2018.
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