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Hessilhead
Hessilhead — human settlement in North Ayrshire, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dunlop · 4.8 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Hessilhead is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Wikidata describes it as: "human settlement in North Ayrshire, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.7450°, -4.5825°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Hessilhead is in Beith, North Ayrshire, Scotland. Hessilhead used to be called Hazlehead or Hasslehead. The lands were part of the Lordship of Giffen, and the Barony of Hessilhead, within the Baillerie of Cunninghame and the Parish of Beith. The castle was situated at grid reference NS380532.
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Background
Description
The first recorded holder of the lands of Hessilhead was Hugh de Eglintoun, who obtained the lands following forfeiture. Eglin, Lord of Eglintoun is the first of the family recorded, living during the reign of King Malcolm Canmore; he may have been one of the Saxon barons who accompanied King Malcolm (who died in 1093) on his successful return to Scotland. The family continued until Elizabeth de Eglintoun, the sole heir, married Sir John de Montgomerie of Eaglesham. Elizabeth's mother was Giles, daughter of Walter, lord high steward of Scotland, and sister of King Robert II. <gallery> Image:Robert Patrick of Hazlehead.JPG|The memorial to Robert Patrick of Hazlehead in Beith Auld Kirk.…
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- Coordinates
- 55.7450, -4.5825
- District
- North Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA15 1HT
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Ayrshire and Arran
- Nearest railway station
- Dunlop — 4.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q5746245 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Hessilhead (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Hessilheadcastle1876.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hessilhead?
- Hessilhead is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KA15 1HT).
- Does Hessilhead charge admission?
- Hessilhead typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Hessilhead?
- The nearest railway station is Dunlop, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KA15 1HT.