Monkcastle, Dalry

Name: Monkcastle
Address: Dalry, United Kingdom

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Monkcastle, sometimes known as Old Monkcastle formed a small estate in the Parish of Kilwinning, North Ayrshire lying between Kilwinning and Dalry on the A737. The property was originally held by the Tironensian monks of Kilwinning Abbey and was probably the site of the abbot's country retreat. The 17th-century Monkcastle is a category B listed ruin, although it has been consolidated and stands next to a private house, constructed from the converted old home farm buildings. The 19th-century mansion of Monkcastle House is nearby, and is also category B listed. The castle may have been used as a dower house or retreat. ()

Built: XVI centuryCoordinates: 55°40'60"N, 4°42'57"W

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Nearby attractions include: Dalgarven Mill Museum, Eglinton Country Park, Eglinton Tournament Bridge, Kilwinning Abbey.

0.5 miSE
Specialty museum, Museum
Dalgarven Mill Museum, Kilwinning
14 min walk • Nestled in the verdant Ayrshire countryside near Kilwinning, the Dalgarven Mill Museum offers visitors a unique glimpse into Scotland's rural and industrial heritage. This charming museum is housed within a restored 17th-century grain mill, which itself is a testament...
3.5 miSE
Park
Eglinton Country Park, Irvine
89 min walk • Nestled in the historic town of Irvine, Eglinton Country Park offers a tranquil escape to nature within the bustling region of Ayrshire, Scotland. This picturesque park is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and families looking for a day out in the Scottish countryside.
3.2 miSE
Bridge
Eglinton Tournament Bridge
82 min walk • The Eglinton Tournament Bridge, located in the United Kingdom, is a historical testament to the grandeur of medieval chivalry and the romanticism of the Victorian era. Constructed in the early 19th century, this ornate stone bridge was originally built as part of the...
3.8 miSE
Monastery
Kilwinning Abbey, Kilwinning
98 min walk • Kilwinning Abbey is a ruined abbey located in the centre of the town of Kilwinning, North Ayrshire.
4.7 miSW
Reportedly haunted, Forts and castles
Ardrossan Castle, Ardrossan
119 min walk • Ardrossan Castle is situated on the west coast of Scotland in the town of Ardrossan, Ayrshire. The castle, defended by a moat, stands on a ridge above the town.
2.1 miS
Museum
Lodge Mother Kilwinning, Kilwinning
55 min walk • Lodge Mother Kilwinning is a Masonic Lodge in Kilwinning, Scotland, under the auspices of the Grand Lodge of Scotland. It is number 0 on the Roll, and is reputed to be the oldest Lodge not only in Scotland, but the world.
3.4 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Eglinton Loch
87 min walk • Eglinton Loch is a small freshwater loch in the North Ayrshire Council Areas, lying in a holm of the Lugton Water near Irvine and Kilwinning, within Eglinton Country Park, in the parish of Kilwinning.
4 miSW
National park
Stevenston Beach
103 min walk • Stevenston Beach is a Local Nature Reserve, located between Stevenston and Saltcoats in Scotland. It is situated on the coast, west of the Stevenston Burn.
4.5 miSW
Archaeological site
Montfode Castle, Ardrossan
114 min walk • The remains of the old castle of Montfode or Monfode lie to the north-west of the town of Ardrossan and 1.5 miles south-west of West Kilbride in North Ayrshire, Scotland, above the Montfode Braes, in the old Barony of Kilbride.
4.5 miN
Church
Kilbirnie Auld Kirk, Kilbirnie
116 min walk • Kilbirnie Auld Kirk is a Church of Scotland congregation on Dalry Road, Kilbirnie, North Ayrshire, Scotland. Although the building dates back to the 15th century, the present congregation was formed in 1978 by the amalgamation of the Glengarnock Parish Church and the Barony Church.
1.5 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Cave
Cleeves Cove
39 min walk • Cleeves Cove or Blair Cove is a solutional cave system on the Dusk Water in North Ayrshire, Scotland, close to the town of Dalry.