Abercorn Castle facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Abercorn Castle
Abercorn Castle
Coordinates	55°59′52″N 3°28′19″W / 55.997716°N 3.472059°W / 55.997716; -3.472059
Site information
Condition	Ruined
Site history
Built	12th century
Demolished	1455

Abercorn Castle was an old castle from the 12th century, which means it was built in the 1100s. It was located near a village called Abercorn in West Lothian, Scotland. Today, only ruins of the castle remain.

What Was Abercorn Castle?

Abercorn Castle was a strong building that stood in Scotland many centuries ago. It was built around the 12th century, which means the 1100s. The castle was located in a place called Abercorn, in West Lothian. Today, only ruins of the castle remain.

Who Owned Abercorn Castle?

Over time, Abercorn Castle had different owners.

• In the mid-12th century, a person named William de Avenel owned the castle.
• Later, the castle became part of the Graham family. This happened because someone from the Graham family married into the Avenel family.
• After that, the castle was passed to the Douglas family in a similar way, through marriage. The Douglas family was a very powerful family in Scotland at that time.

The Castle's End: A Royal Siege

Abercorn Castle met its end in the year 1455.

• On April 18, 1455, King James II of Scotland led an attack on the castle.
• The King's army surrounded the castle in what is called a siege. During a siege, an army tries to take a castle by cutting off its supplies and attacking its walls.
• After the siege, the King's forces captured and destroyed Abercorn Castle. This event was part of a bigger conflict between King James II and the powerful Douglas family.