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Crawfordjohn Castle

Coordinates: 55°29′44″N 3°46′30″W / 55.4955°N 3.7750°W / 55.4955; -3.7750
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Crawfordjohn Castle, was a 12th-century castle, constructed by John, stepson of Baldwin de Biggar, near Crawfordjohn, South Lanarkshire, Scotland.[1] The site of the castle has yet to be confirmed and appears to have been abandoned in the 14th century after the construction of Boghouse Castle.

Local tradition states that King James V of Scotland, built a tower, as a residence for his mistress, Elizabeth, daughter of John Carmichael of Meadowflat who was the keeper of nearby Crawford Castle, used as a hunting residence by James V.[2]

Citations

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  1. ^ Coventry 2008, p. 128.
  2. ^ "Crawfordjohn Heritage Venture". Retrieved 5 March 2024.

References

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  • Coventry, Martin (2008). Castles of the Clans: The Strongholds and Seats of 750 Scottish Families and Clans. Musselburgh. ISBN 978-1-899874-36-1.
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55°29′44″N 3°46′30″W / 55.4955°N 3.7750°W / 55.4955; -3.7750