Building record MAB11096 - MILTON TOWER, KEITH
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Summary
Remains of castle, built in 15th century.
Protected Status/Designation
- Scheduled Monument 5533
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 4286 5119 (14m by 30m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ45SW |
| Authority | Moray |
| Civil Parish | Keith |
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
Remains of castle, built in 15th century. It was once the stronghold of the Oliphants. The tower is now roofless. Two storeys and garret over vaulted floor entered from west side where there is now an iron gate. Exposed south face with hearth and flanking aumbry in first floor. Entrance to adjoining room in second floor and garret window. Exposed face also retains various tusker stones. The castle was probably on the south side of the tower and fell into ruin after 1715. Various carved stones from castle now at Strathisla Distillery NJ45SW0015.
Period Notes
Built c1480, passed to Oliphants late 17thC; ruined 1715.
MACGIBBON, D, 1892, THE CASTELLATED AND DOMESTIC ARCHITECTURE OF SCOTLAND, 1-5, VOL 4, 388 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1140.
Feb 6 2000 , GR/00/CT56-63, GR/00/CT56-63 (Ground Photograph). SAB36888.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: MOR;
- HES Scheduled Monument Number: 5533;
- NMR Card Number: NJ45SW4;
- NRHE Numlink: 17377;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ45SW0003;
External Links (2)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/SM5533 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/17377 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (2)
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Record last edited
Feb 14 2025 2:39PM
