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Portencross Castle


Portencross Castle
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Copyright: Damian Dorniok (diego9969) (56)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-07-12
Categories: Castles
Camera: Nikon D80, Nikkor 18-200mm 3.5-5.6 G ED AF-S VR
Exposure: f/8, 1/250 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-07-18 15:17
Viewed: 237
Points: 2
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note [Polish]
Rich in history, and with a magnificent scenic outlook, the castle is also reputed to have been the last mainland resting place for the bodies of former Scottish kings (from the times of Kenneth MacAlpine until the reign of Malcolm Canmore), which were brought by road from the east of Scotland to be ferried by birlinn from Portencross for their burial on the island of Iona.

In the 14th century, the castle was rebuilt, but not on Auld Hill. Instead, its new location was a commanding rock promontory at the bottom of the hill, extending into the Firth of Clyde. Here, Robert II signed several more Royal Charters and it remained occupied until its roof blew off during a violent storm in 1739. While the castle walls are still intact.
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  • robjol Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 316 W: 13 N: 192] (1099)
  • [2008-07-18 15:42]

Hello Damian,
Good colour and capture.
Lot of information in your notes.
Regards
Rob

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