Building record MAB16910 - CARNOUSIE CASTLE
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Summary
Restored castle, built in circa 1577.
Protected Status/Designation
- Listed Building (B) 9601
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 6718 5040 (88m by 70m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ65SE |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Forglen |
Type and Period (7)
- CASTLE (16th Century to Modern - 1500 AD to 2050 AD)
- TOWER (16th Century to Modern - 1500 AD to 2050 AD)
- TOWER (16th Century to Modern - 1500 AD to 2050 AD)
- ARCH (16th Century to Modern - 1500 AD to 2050 AD)
- SEAT (16th Century to Modern - 1500 AD to 2050 AD)
- VAULT (16th Century to Modern - 1500 AD to 2050 AD)
- GARDEN (16th Century to Modern - 1500 AD to 2050 AD)
Full Description
Restored castle, built in circa 1577. There were mid-18th century additions by William Adam, which were demolished during the restoration in the mid-20th century. This castellated mansion is the Old House of Carnousie built by the Ogilvies. The original part of the house was a perfectly preserved example of a castle on a Z-plan, one of the towers being round, the other square. The square tower reputedly bore the date 1577 but this can no longer be seen. The exterior of the castle is more ornate than is usual and is certainly one of the best examples of its kind in Scotland. An oblong building was added to the west gable. The eastward part of the old massive garden wall still exists. The castle was used as a farm store, but has now been fully restored to its original 16th century form.
Period Notes
Dated 1577; W gable added 1757.
Author unknown, 1799, OLD STATISTICAL ACCOUNT, (1795) (Bibliographic reference). SAB1845.
SIMPSON, WD, 1936, T BANFF FC,JULY, 45-66, 60-4 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1667.
Mar 21 1990 , KA 4-6, KA 4-6 (Ground Photograph). SAB33784.
SDD, n.d., BLDS OF ARCH & HIST INTEREST, FORGLEN 10 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1827.
Author unknown, n.d., LEOPARD MAGAZINE, p.22 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1074.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- HES Listed Building Number: 9601;
- NMR Card Number: NJ65SE18;
- NRHE Numlink: 18403;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ65SE0017;
External Links (2)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB9601 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/18403 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (5)
- --- SAB1074 Bibliographic reference: Author unknown. n.d.. LEOPARD MAGAZINE. p.22.
- --- SAB1667 Bibliographic reference: SIMPSON, WD. 1936. T BANFF FC,JULY, 45-66. 60-4.
- --- SAB1827 Bibliographic reference: SDD. n.d.. BLDS OF ARCH & HIST INTEREST. FORGLEN 10.
- --- SAB1845 Bibliographic reference: Author unknown. 1799. OLD STATISTICAL ACCOUNT. (1795).
- --- SAB33784 Ground Photograph: Mar 21 1990 . KA 4-6. Black & White. KA 4-6.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Aug 15 2017 10:57AM
