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Archaeology Notes
Event ID 701606
Category Descriptive Accounts
Type Archaeology Notes
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/event/701606
NS42SW 1 4086 2229.
(NS 4086 2229) Gadgirth on site of (NAT)
Gadgirth Castle (NR)
OS 6" map (1966)
Gadgirth House was built in 1808, on the site of Gadgirth Castle (demolished 1808), itself a successor to the Old Ha' (NS42SW 3). It was the family seat of Chalmers, an active Reformer, and othe mansion is mentioned in the 16th century as a place where John Knox held a service. Mary, Queen of Scots is supposed to have spent a night here. It is also noted in the Charters of the Friar Preachers of Ayr in 1500 (Chalmerses and Burnetts of Godgirth (offprint)).
NSA 1845 (A Duncan)
A modern house, now a Children's Home occupies the site of the old mansion, of which no traces can be seen.
Visited by OS (JLD) 13 May 1954
The house which occupied the site 84) has been demolished and the area has been completely cleared. No further information.
Visited by OS (MJF) 21 October 1980
