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Cathcart Castle

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Cathcart Castle was built in the 13th century by the de Carter family, a Norman noble lineage that established themselves in the region following the Anglo-Norman invasion. The castle is important as a historical example of early medieval military architecture and as a symbol of Norman influence in the local area.

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