Swein Castle [Castle Sween], Argyleshire

Category

Library Item

Item no

15034

Title

Swein Castle [Castle Sween], Argyleshire

Description

The ruins of a large castle sit on top of a grassy hill overlooking an expanse of water and a small bay. On the hill cattle graze, while a group of people walk near the ruins. A small fence circumnavigates the castle. On the shoreline a number of small boats gather and people work.

Artist / maker

Skene, James

Date

1833

Size

17 x 40 cm

Type

Watercolour

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

Item dated to 29th July, 1833.
Built in the late 12th century and now known as Castle Sween, the ruins sit on the banks of Loch Sween in Argyll. It is believed to be one of the earliest stone castles to be built in Scotland.

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Animals > Mammals > Cattle

Homes > Derelict buildings and excavation sites > Ruins

Homes > Residential buildings > Castles and palaces

People > Adults > Men

People > Adults > Women

Places > Scotland > Argyll and Bute

Places > United Kingdom > Scotland

Plants > Trees > Shrubs

Transport > Infrastructure > Trails and paths

Transport > Water > Boats

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