Partick Castle, Medieval castle in Partick, Scotland
Partick Castle was a fortification on the western bank of the River Kelvin where it met the River Clyde in Glasgow. The structure stood at a strategic point where two rivers converged, making it a notable landmark in the developing city.
The castle was built in 1611 for Glasgow benefactor George Hutcheson and served as a residence until 1770. It was completely demolished during the 1830s as the city industrialized and expanded its boundaries.
The location held significance for the Bishops of Glasgow, who occupied it starting in 1136. This connection to religious authority shaped the area for centuries until the Reformation transformed the region's power structure.
The remains lie beneath the southwestern section of the Tesco development site, where industrial buildings once stood. The location is not easy to spot today since the structure has completely disappeared and only foundations remain underground.
Archaeological evidence suggests the location was part of a royal estate of the Kingdom of Strathclyde. King Rhydderch maintained a residence at Pertnech, pointing to an even older history than the castle itself.
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