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Thurso Castle
Thurso Castle
Thurso Castle

Thurso Castle Detail  
     
 
CASTLE NAME: Thurso Castle
ITEM NUMBER: THUR
SIZE: 7.0" H x 7.0" W
PRICE: $455.00 with base
LIMITED EDITION: NA
SERIES: Castles of Scotland
STATUS: Current
 
 
 
Thurso Castle History  
     

The town of Thurso, in Scotland, has the distinction of being the most northerly town on mainland Britain. Once an important port, it remains today a pleasant fishing town and resort. Thurso Castle lies on the shore, one-mile north east of the town. Beyond the castle stands Harold's Tower--the Sinclair burial place. Harold's Tower was erected over the grave of Harold, an Earl of Caithness who was killed in 1196. The name Sinclair is of Norman origin from 'Saint-Clair-sur-Elle' and was established in Scotland in 1162 when Henry de St Clair of Roslin was granted lands in Lothian. Sir Henry Sinclair fought with Robert the Bruce at Bannockburn and was one of the Scottish barons who signed the letter to the Pope asserting Scottish independence. His son, Henry married Isobel, co-heiress of the Earldom of Orkney and Caithness providing the Sinclairs with land in the far north of Scotland. George, Earl of Caithness, built the original Thurso Castle in 1660...

 
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