Ardencaple Castle Tower

Helensburgh, United Kingdom

Today, all that remains of the Ardencaple Castle is a tower, perched on the edge of a plateau, looking down on a flat tract of land between it and the shore of the Firth of Clyde. The original castle was thought to have been built sometime in the 12th century, and part of the remains of the original castle were said to have existed in the 19th century. In 1957 most of the castle was demolished by the government in order to build naval housing for the nearby HMNB Clyde (Faslane Naval Base). Today, that sole remaining tower is used as a navigational aid for shipping on the Firth of Clyde. Because of its use as a lighthouse the tower has been called Ardencaple Castle Light.

References:

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Address

Ardencaple Drive 34, Helensburgh, United Kingdom

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Details

Founded: 12th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in United Kingdom

More Information

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Rating

3.7/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

SAIRUS (8 months ago)
Nowadays, all that's left of the castle is just a tower, chilling on the edge of a plateau, peeping down at a flat piece of land between it and the Firth of Clyde shoreline the castle that was originally the seat of the Clan MacAulay now called the Ardencaple Castle Light because it's basically a lighthouse now. worth a wander if your passing by.

Max De Monico (17 months ago)

Adam Miller (19 months ago)
Total non-event. Almost impossible to find with zero reward.

Richard Harris (3 years ago)
Nice wee castle tower to visit in Helensburgh,

Jay Mac (4 years ago)

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