Building record MAB11279 - OLD KEITH
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Summary
Settlement established around 700 AD beside the River Isla.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 4285 5077 (468m by 353m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ45SW |
| Authority | Moray |
| Civil Parish | Keith |
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
Settlement established around 700 AD beside the River Isla. Old Keith is mentioned in a charter of 1195 from King William the Lion. In its early history Keith was a Burgh of Barony. Cattle and horses were sold at the annual Great Simmareve Fair in mid September, where drovers from the highlands sold their cattle on to dealers. The fair was later relocated to the Market Square in New Keith (NJ45SW0153). The first bridge over the River Isla was built in 1609.
ETTLES, B, 2021, HISTORY OF KEITH (Bibliographic reference). SAB498.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: MOR;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ45SW0234;
External Links (0)
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SAB498 Bibliographic reference: ETTLES, B. 2021. HISTORY OF KEITH.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Feb 16 2022 3:29PM
