Wamphray Place

Wamphray Place Details

Wamphray Place, earthworks of motte and bailey castle and stone buildings of this early Johnstone seat

  • Closest To: Wamphraygate,Johnstonebridge
  • Access: S.O.A.C. Public Access
  • Grid Reference: NY128965

Wamphray Place consists of the earthworks of a motte and bailey castle together with foundations of stone buildings. It was erected for the Corrie family, held by the Kirkpatricks, and then sold to the Johnstones who remained resident until the mid 18th century.

HES Canmore database entry

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