Polkelly Castle, Medieval castle ruins in East Ayrshire, Scotland
The remaining motte of Polkelly Castle measures 23 meters by 16 meters, situated north of Kilmarnock at coordinates 55.6760470, -4.4556311.
The castle lands belonged to the Comyns before the 1390s, later passing to the Mure family who controlled the estate through the fifteenth century.
The structure formed part of the free Barony of Polkelly, representing the territorial organization and feudal system of medieval Scottish society.
The castle materials were removed during the 1850s for road construction projects, leaving only archaeological evidence of the original structure.
In 1590, the castle received thirty soldiers as garrison when pirates near Ailsa Craig threatened regional maritime activities.
Location: East Ayrshire
GPS coordinates: 55.67610,-4.45571
Latest update: March 22, 2025 00:29
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