Cochrane Castle
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Cochrane Castle was a castle, 1 mile (1.6 km) west of Johnstone, Renfrewshire, Scotland, near the Black Cart Water.[1]
History
[edit]The property was owned by the Cochranes in the 14th century; the family being elevated to Baron Cochrane of Dundonald in 1647, and Earl of Dundonald in 1669. It was purchased by the Johnstones of Cochrane around 1760.[1]
A monument to commemorate the castle was built in 1896. It is a small corbiestepped tower, and incorporates a stone with the date 1592 and the Cochrane arms.[1]
Structure
[edit]There are no remains at the site.[1] There IS a section of the original castle still standing ! It can be viewed in Google Maps Street View - Now labelled as Johnstone Castle on Tower Road. Opposite 8 Tower Road.
See also
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[edit]55°49′17″N 4°31′36″W / 55.8214°N 4.5267°W
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