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Castle of Park

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rooms used as kitchens and store-rooms; above this is the main hall measuring some 22 feet (6.7 m) by 17 feet (5.2 m). The third and fourth floors are divided into smaller rooms. The southward projection contains a large spiral staircase, from which a further spiral stair leads to the roof
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visited in 1760, and described, "The Park, Sir Thomas Hay's, a castle most beautifully situated on a ridge which is at the foot of hill, having towards the river a steep hanging ground covered with wood, and a more gentle descent southwards to the meadows on the bay adorned with trees".
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It is reported that Castle of Park is haunted by the ghost of a monk who was murdered by walling him up in one of the rooms. A green lady who became pregnant whilst working at the castle has also been seen through the years.
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The Agnews of Lochnaw. A history of the hereditary sheriffs of Galloway, with contemporary anecdotes, traditions, and genealogical notices of old families of the sheriffdom, 1330 to 1747
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The building was extended in the 18th century, and was used by the Hay family until Sir John Dalrymple-Hay sold the Park estate in 1875; it was then left uninhabited.
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The Cunningham family acquired Castle of Park in 1830. They later abandoned Castle of Park in favour of Dunragit House, using Castle of Park to house farm labourers.
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At various times the building has also been known as "Park Hay", "The Park O' Luce", "Park Castle", "Park House" and "House of Park". The antiquarian
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Examples of Scottish architecture from the 12th to the 17th century; a series of reproductions from the National art survey drawings
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Although imposing, the building is not defensible. Unlike earlier examples such as
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The building is divided into four floors. The lowest floor consists of three
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A program of restoration was carried out in the 1950s and 1960s by the
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Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland
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The castle was begun in 1590 for Thomas Hay, the son of one of the
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Scottish Castles - An introduction to the Castles of Scotland
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Historic Scotland properties in Dumfries and Galloway
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Category A listed buildings in Dumfries and Galloway
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Castle of Park (Aberdeenshire)

Castle of Park is located in Dumfries and Galloway
Tower house
Glenluce
Scotland
Coordinates
54°52′34″N 4°49′32″W / 54.8760°N 4.8255°W / 54.8760; -4.8255
tower house
Glenluce
Dumfries and Galloway
Scotland
listed building
Commendators
Glenluce Abbey
Ministry of Public Building and Works
Landmark Trust
Richard Pococke
barrel vaulted
Drum Castle
commodious



Historic Environment Scotland
"Castle of Park (LB16761)"



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