Little Cumbrae Castle

Little Cumbrae Castle is a tower house on the Scottish island of Iceland Castle in the Unitary Authority North Ayrshire. In 1971 the building was added to the Scottish lists of monuments in the highest category A monument. In addition, the facility is classified as a Scheduled Monument.

History

The building was probably built in the 15th century. However, there existed a previous building. Already in early times seems to have been subordinate to the Scottish royal house Little Cumbrae. Robert II lived in the castle in the years 1375 and 1384. The Tower House today preserved in 1653 by troops of Oliver Cromwell set on fire and has since become a ruin. Her condition is classified as relatively good.

Description

Little Cumbrae Castle is located on the small tidal island just off the coast Iceland Castle Little Cumbraes. The elongated building has a floor area of ​​12.5 m × 8.8 m and a height of 14 m. It has three floors, on which sits an encircling rampart walk with the usual guardhouse. The entrance is located on the first floor and is now accessible via a stone porch. In the past, a wooden ladder was used. The window opening are small sized. Single storey are many loopholes to be found. Einstein was surrounded by a wall the plant.