Herbertshire Castle
| Herbertshire Castle | |
|---|---|
| Falkirk | |
| Site information | |
| Condition | Demolished |
| Site history | |
| Built | c. 1407 |
| Built by | Henry Sinclair, Earl of Orkney |
Herbertshire Castle was a castle built in the Barony of Herbertshire in the early part of the tenure of Henry Sinclair, Earl of Orkney. In 1768, the estate was sold to the Trustees of William Forbes of Callendar. In 1914, the castle was damaged by fire, and was demolished in 1950. [1]
References
- ↑ Reid, John (2005). "Herbertshire Castle". Falkirk Local Historical Society. Retrieved 2009-01-01.
Coordinates: 56°01′35″N 3°55′07″W / 56.026364°N 3.91848°W
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