Building record MAB18867 - KEITH HALL

Keith Hall is an Anglo-Norman castle built circa 1224 which superseded the motte of Caskieben to the north (NJ72SE0040).

Keith Hall is an Anglo-Norman castle built circa 1224 which superseded the motte of Caskieben to the north (NJ72SE0040). Norman de Leslie was doubtless the builder. Originally a Z-plan castle, it once belonged to the Johnstons of Caskieben by which name it was know until sold to Sir John Keith, third son of Earl Marischal, in 1662. He built on the large and stately four storey south front, with ogee-roofed pavilions, and added an east wing to the old tower between 1662 and 1700, which completely altered the aspect of the building. He was created Earl of Kintore in 1677. His initials, along with those of this Countess and the prayer 'MAY TRUTH AND GRACE REST HERE IN PEACE', are over the door and comprise the lowest part of a heraldic panel which echoes that created 95 years previously at Huntly Castle. His descendants held the seat until 1984, at which time its was sold and sensitively restored and converted into flats.

Period Notes
Built c.1224; sold to Sir John Keith in 1662; S front and E wing added to old tower 1662-1700, offices 19th century; south lodge c.1810 with extension c.1986; baronial additions 1851; repairs to stonework 1872; alterations - may not have been executed, but plans dated 1897-8; drawings of executed work 1903; alterations 1938-9; sold and converted to flats c.1984. Listed 24/11/1972.

Author unknown, , PRESS & JOURNAL, 03/11/87 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1416.

Author unknown, , PRESS & JOURNAL, 15/03/88 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1416.

Author unknown, , PRESS & JOURNAL, 24/09/85 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1416.

MACGIBBON, D, 1892, THE CASTELLATED AND DOMESTIC ARCHITECTURE OF SCOTLAND, 1-5, VOL IV, 61 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1140.

SIMPSON, WD, 1949, EARLDOM OF MAR, 39, 140-41, FIG 63 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1681.

CRUDEN, SH, 1960, THE SCOTTISH CASTLE , 155 (Bibliographic reference). SAB247.

TRANTER, N, 1977, FORTIFIED HOUSE IN SCOT VOL 4, VOL 4, 56-7 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1950.

GRAY, AL, 1981, DEESIDE FIELD 17, 77-9, 77-9 (Bibliographic reference). SAB644.

MACAULAY, J, 1981, EIGHTEENTH CENTURY COUNTRY HOUSES IN ABERDEENSHIRE. IN DEESIDE FIELD 17, 58-62, p.58 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1216.

GRAHAM, C, 1981, GRAMPIAN: THE CASTLE COUNTRY (2ND ED), 20 (Bibliographic reference). SAB598.

SCOTTISH MONUMENTS SURVEY, 1990, JAMES GILES - ABERDEENSHIRE CASTLES, pp.14-15 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1738.

BOGDAN, N, 2008, EARLY CASTLES OF ABERDEENSHIRE (Bibliographic reference). SAB3811.

Jan 20 1994 , AAS/94/01/G3/12, AAS/94/01/G3/12 (Air-oblique Photograph). SAB14942.

Jan 25 1999 , AAS/99/01/G2/13-5, AAS/99/01/G2/13-5 (Air-oblique Photograph). SAB17137.

Jul 2 2009 , AAS/09/1/DG547-63, AAS/09/1/DG547-63 (Air-oblique Photograph). SAB19610.

Jul 10 2003 , AAS/03/2/CT17, AAS/03/2/CT17 (Air-oblique Photograph). SAB18000.

Jul 14 2008 , AAS/08/2/DG9379-81, AAS/08/2/DG9379-81 (Air-oblique Photograph). SAB19600.

Jul 21 1983 , AAS/83/10/S6/19-20, AAS/83/10/S6/19-20 (Air-oblique Photograph). SAB14257.

KEITH, GS, n.d., AGRICULTURE OF ABERDEENSHIRE, 102-3 (Bibliographic reference). SAB990.

SDD, n.d., BLDS OF ARCH & HIST INTEREST, KEITHHALL & KINELL 2 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1827.

Author unknown, n.d., COUNTRY LIFE, 28/05/1987 (Bibliographic reference). SAB276.

Nov 1 2005 , DP 011665, DP 011665 (Air-oblique Photograph). SAB20050.

Sep 2 1987 , AAS/87/03/S3/27,28, AAS/87/03/S3/27,28 (Air-oblique Photograph). SAB14258.

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