Building record MAB13350 - CONZIE CASTLE
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Summary
Remains of castle which was probably begun in 1699 and said to have been left unfinished.
Protected Status/Designation
- Scheduled Monument 5899: Conzie Castle and doocot
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 5949 4500 (49m by 30m) Centred at - Polygon: Unknown Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ54NE |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Forgue |
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Remains of castle which was probably begun in 1699 and said to have been left unfinished. Only the south wall and east gable remain. It was 4-storey, 4-window, unvaulted. It has crow-stepped gables with chimney. The remains suggest angle turrets. A dovecot lies to the east of the castle (NJ54SE0003).
Period Notes
Built c1699.
Listed 16/04/1971.
JERVISE, A, 1879, EPITAPHS & INSCRIPTIONS,VOL 2, 18 (Bibliographic reference). SAB889.
Feb 25 1987 , JO 5-10, JO 5-10 (Ground Photograph). SAB33748.
SDD, n.d., BLDS OF ARCH & HIST INTEREST, FORGUE 26 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1827.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- HES Scheduled Monument Number: 5899;
- NMR Card Number: NJ54NE13;
- NRHE Numlink: 17801;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ54NE0012;
External Links (2)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/SM5899 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/17801 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (3)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Record last edited
Apr 8 2026 12:47PM
