Fincharn Castle

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Fincharn Castle

Argyllshire

Location
Grid reference: NM898042
Location: 56°11’4"N, 5°23’18"W
History
Built 13th century
Information
Condition: ruined

Fincharn Castle, also known as Fionchairn Castle and Glassery Castle, is a ruined 13th-century castle near Ford in Argyllshire. It stands on a promentary on the southwest shore of Loch Awe in that county, close to the hamlet of Finchairn.

The castle was built in 1240 by the Lord of Glassary.

References

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Coordinates: 56°11′10.21″N 5°23′17″W / 56.1861694°N 5.38806°W / 56.1861694; -5.38806