2018
NS3322 : Ayr Citadel Gate
taken 6 years ago, near to Ayr, South Ayrshire, Scotland
Ayr Citadel Gate
Under Oliver Cromwell five citadels were built in Scotland between 1650 and 1660 to control the Scots, such as at Leith, Perth, Inverlochy, Ayr and Inverness, with Ayr being the largest and most heavily defended.
This was the main gateway to Ayr Citadel Fort.
The fort was abandoned in 1660 when Charles II was restored to the throne. The fort was dismantled in the early 18th century, but this gate and large sections of the walls still survive.
The lower part of the gateway has been filled up to form Citadel Lane and the entrance itself has been built up.
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