Glen Of The Hole
Castle (Medieval)(Possible)
Site Name Glen Of The Hole
Classification Castle (Medieval)(Possible)
Alternative Name(s) High Clanyard
Canmore ID 60979
Site Number NX13NW 19
NGR NX 1067 3704
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/60979
- Council Dumfries And Galloway
- Parish Kirkmaiden
- Former Region Dumfries And Galloway
- Former District Wigtown
- Former County Wigtownshire
NX13NW 19 1067 3704.
Traditionally, the Gordons of Clanyard (Castle Clanyard - NX13NW 2) had a castle situated in Glen of the Hole (name: NX 106 368). It was located where there is a very deep hole, from which the glen derives its name, at the corner of a small garden, where there are some large trees.
Name Book 1848
The description of the site probably refers to the area centred at NX 1064 3704, although there is no trace of any structures, and no further information.
Visited by OS (DWR) 27 January 1972
There are no visible remains of the castle or tower-house which is said to have stood almost 120m SSE of High Clanyard farmhouse and to have been built for the Gordons of Clanyard.
Name Book; W Todd 1854; RCAHMS 1985, visited June 1984.