Building record MAB13747 - CASTLE OF PARK
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Summary
Castle and mansion house, T-plan dating to the early 17th Century with later additions.
Protected Status/Designation
- Listed Building (A) 19597
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 5890 5713 (52m by 46m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ55NE |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Fordyce |
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
Castle and mansion house, T-plan dating to the early 17th Century with later additions. The mansion is rambling and extensive, and was greatly enlarged in 1829, but the nucleus is a mid 16th-century Z-plan fortalice, not very readily perceived externally. The house is 3-storey with vaulted basement and attic. The main block lies north and south with wings projecting at the northeast and southwest. The latter re-entrant with its slender stair-tower, corbelling and moulded arched doorway, is now reduced to the status of window. A weather-worn heraldic panel, at second floor level, apparently displays the Douglas Arms. A range of vaulted cellars occupy the basement. The north front had an advanced pedimented gable, demolished in the late 1970s. A single storey pavilion of circa 1877 on the east elevation and battlemented pavilion of the same date adjoining the west of the north front have also been demolished. Recently used as a hotel, now a private home (2008). A watching brief was carried out in 2003 by MAS during which two small squares were excavated in the ground floor of the west wing in order to insert new roof supports. Remains of an earlier stone flag floor were uncovered in the cut of the south side of the room, as well as a fragment of moulded architectural sandstone of uncertain date (now in the possession of the owners). No other archaeological features or artefacts were encountered.
Period Notes
Alexander II granted a charter for Park in 1242. Original Z-plan tower from 1536. Two towers added c.1723. Grand facade added c.1750. Early 19thC tower added to the west; greatly enlarged in 1829; private home in 2008. A watching brief was carried out in 2003.
TRANTER, N, 1974, NE SHIRES BANFF, MORAY & NAIRN, 61-2 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1920.
MURRAY, J. C., 2003, CASTLE OF PARK, CORNHILL: WATCHING BRIEF (Bibliographic reference). SAB2940.
WATCHING BRIEF
Jul 7 2006 , DP 019403-6, DP 019403-6 (Air-oblique Photograph). SAB20594.
SDD, n.d., BLDS OF ARCH & HIST INTEREST, ORDIQUILL 3 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1827.
Nov 13 1958 , BN 602-7,9-10, BN 602-7,9-10 (Ground Photograph). SAB20595.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- HES Listed Building Number: 19597;
- NMR Card Number: NJ55NE8;
- NRHE Numlink: 76603;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ55NE0008;
External Links (2)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB19597 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/76603 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (5)
- --- SAB1827 Bibliographic reference: SDD. n.d.. BLDS OF ARCH & HIST INTEREST. ORDIQUILL 3.
- --- SAB1920 Bibliographic reference: TRANTER, N. 1974. NE SHIRES BANFF, MORAY & NAIRN. 61-2.
- --- SAB20594 Air-oblique Photograph: Jul 7 2006 . DP 019403-6. Digital. DP 019403-6.
- --- SAB20595 Ground Photograph: Nov 13 1958 . BN 602-7,9-10. Black & White. BN 602-7,9-10.
- --- SAB2940 Bibliographic reference: MURRAY, J. C.. 2003. CASTLE OF PARK, CORNHILL: WATCHING BRIEF.
Finds (0)
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2024 10:01AM
