Lefnoreis Castle | |
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Cumnock, East Ayrshire, Scotland UK grid reference NS 53908 20515 | |
![]() The site of Lefnoreis or Ward of Lochnorris Castle | |
Coordinates | 55°27′24″N 4°18′43″W / 55.456614°N 4.3118274°W |
Type | Tower |
Site information | |
Owner | Great Steward of Scotland Trust |
Open to the public | Yes |
Condition | No remnants |
Site history | |
Built | 13th century |
Built by | Craufurds |
In use | 13th to early 17th century |
Materials | Stone |
The site of the old Lefnoreis Castle[1] or Ward of Lochnorris[2] (NS 53908 20515) lies about 100 yards north-west of the old stable block of Dumfries House in East Ayrshire, Parish of Old Cumnock, Scotland. The old castle stood on a natural rise overlooking the Lugar Water, built and held for many years by the Craufurd family.[3][4] For consistency the spelling Craufurd will be used throughout and Lefnoreis for the castle.
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