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Ardgowan Castle, a 15th century tower house, to the right of the lawn leading up to Ardgowan House. It is near Inverkip in Scotland, looking over the Firth of Clyde, and was built on the site of the earlier fortress of Inverkip Castle dating from before the 13th century.
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Ardgowan Castle

Inverclyde, Inverclyde
Scotland

Castle near the Firth of Clyde, Scotland

Key Information

Construction

Late 15th century

Castle Type

tower-house

Current Status

Ruin

Gallery

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Historical Overview

Ardgowan Castle, originally called Inverkip Castle, is located in the Private Garden of "Ardgowan House, Castle & Gardens" near Inverkip, Scotland. It is near the Firth of Clyde in Inverclyde, in the former county of Renfrewshire. The three-storey ruin of the 15th century tower house is protected as a category B listed building.

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