posted 01-25-2001 04:21 AM         

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From information I have available, I understand that there are three Tarbert Castles - one in Dunbarton(NS 209483), on in Argyll (NR 867687) and one in Ayrshire (map ref. unknown).

Please could anyone assist with the map reference of the one in Ayrshire, if it indeed, really exist (or existed) of course.
Many thanks

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posted 01-25-2001 05:19 AM           

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Tarbert Castle is in Argyll, Tarbet Castle was on Loch Lomond, and your Ayshire tarbet castle of the 15thc was located at NS 209483, though the location is approximate, since nought remains to determine exact location.
Incidently, there is a 4th, Tarbat House, at NH 782746. This is a classical mansion, which replaced an early 17thc house, which stood on the site of a castle.
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posted 01-25-2001 05:33 AM         

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Thanks wurdsmiff - I should have guessed that you would be the first to respond, living in that part of the world. However, if the Ayrshire one is located at NS 209483 (approx), where have I gone wrong with the other two ?

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The broken stones, the ruined walls,
'Tis few who know where hist'ry falls.

posted 01-26-2001 01:09 AM         

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Only of Tarbert Castle, Argyll (visited in 1974)

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The broken stones, the ruined walls,
'Tis few who know where hist'ry falls.