Lefnoreis Castle
| Lefnoreis Castle | |
|---|---|
| Cumnock, East Ayrshire, Scotland UK grid reference NS 53908 20515 | |
The site of Lefnoreis or Ward of Lochnorris Castle | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Tower |
| Owner | Great Steward of Scotland Trust |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | No remnants |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 55°27′24″N 4°18′43″W / 55.456614°N 4.3118274°W |
| Site history | |
| Built | 13th century |
| Built by | Craufurds |
| In use | 13th to early 17th century |
| Materials | Stone |
The site of the old Lefnoreis Castle or Ward of Lochnorris (NS 53908 20515) lies about 100 yards north-west of the old stable block of Dumfries House in East Ayrshire, Parish of Old Cumnock, Scotland. The old castle stood on a natural rise overlooking the Lugar Water, built and held for many years by the Craufurd family. For consistency the spelling Craufurd will be used throughout and Lefnoreis for the castle.