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Corra Castle

Corra Castle
New Lanark, South Lanarkshire in  Scotland
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Present day ruins of the castle
Corra Castle is located in South Lanarkshire
Corra Castle
Corra Castle
Location within South Lanarkshire
Coordinates 55°39′12″N 3°46′41″W / 55.653394°N 3.777935°W / 55.653394; -3.777935Coordinates: 55°39′12″N 3°46′41″W / 55.653394°N 3.777935°W / 55.653394; -3.777935
Site information
Owner Scottish Wildlife Trust
Condition Ruined
Site history
Built 1572 (1572)
Materials Rubble masonry

Corra Castle (also known as Corrax, Corax or Corehouse Castle) 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 1971 it became a Category A listed building, and it is also protected as a scheduled monument.

The site was chosen because it was seen as being impregnable, as it is surrounded by sharp cliffs on three sides.



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