Corra Castle
Corra Castle (also known as Corrax, Corax or Corehouse Castle)[1] is a ruined 16th-century castle within the Corehouse Estate near New Lanark, Scotland. It overlooks Corra Linn, one of the four waterfalls which make up the Falls of Clyde. In 1967 it became a scheduled monument.[2]
| Corra Castle | |
|---|---|
New Lanark, South Lanarkshire in  | |
 Present day ruins of the castle | |
  Corra Castle Location within South Lanarkshire | |
| Coordinates | 55.653394°N 3.777935°W |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Scottish Wildlife Trust |
| Condition | Ruined |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1572 |
| Materials | Rubble masonry[1] |
The site was chosen because it was seen as being impregnable, as it is surrounded by sharp cliffs on three sides.[3] It features a ha-ha as part of its design, offering an unobstructed view of the surrounding countryside.[4]
Corra Castle was at one time the residence to one of the branches of the notable family of Somerville. In his 1832 book, The Edinburgh Encyclopaedia, David Brewster wrote:
“...and directly above the upper fall, stands the ruinous castle of Corra, formerly the residence of a family of the name of Somerville;...”[5]
See also
- Corehouse
- Bonnington Pavilion
- Corra Castle, Kirkgunzeon County Dumfries and Galloway
References
- "Corra Castle". Canmore. Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland. Retrieved 13 May 2014.
- Historic Environment Scotland. "Corra Castle (SM2597)". Retrieved 19 February 2019.
- "Corra Castle". Clydesdale's Heritage. Lanark and District Archaeological Society. 24 January 2013. Retrieved 14 May 2014.
- Preston, Laura (12 May 2016). "Behind the red door - Inside Corra Castle". Scottish Wildlife Trust. Retrieved 9 February 2020.
- Brewster, David (1832). The Edinburgh Encyclopaedia Vol XI (First American ed.). Philadelphia: Joseph and Edward Parker. p. 662. Retrieved 3 October 2018.
