Building record MAB19867 - HATTON MANOR
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Summary
Mansion and site of manor.
Protected Status/Designation
- Listed Building (B) 3021
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 7086 4201 (34m by 28m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ74SW |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Auchterless |
Type and Period (4)
Full Description
Mansion and site of manor. Former small mansion house of 2-storeys. The derelict north wing is dated 1694 at the skew, but it may include earlier work for the manor withstood a brief siege in 1621. There is a moulded south doorway to the former court: a semi-circular north projection probably originally contained a stair. The southeast wing at right angles is mid 18th century in date. There are piend angle scroll skews and elliptical window at the south gable. It has a 6-window front, chamfered openings and a late porch addition. Only the base remains of a courtyard wall on the south. East of the house was a walled garden. During the 17th century Hatton belonged to a branch of the Meldrum family who sold it in 1709 to the Duffs of Hatton. Subject to fire damage (date unknown, possibly 2022).
Period Notes
N wing dated 1694 at skew, but may have been under construction earlier as records show it was under seige in 1621; 18th century works; sold in 1709 to the Duffs of Hatton.
Listed 16/04/1971.
SDD, n.d., BLDS OF ARCH & HIST INTEREST, AUCHTERLESS 8 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1827.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- HES Listed Building Number: 3021;
- NMR Card Number: NJ74SW33;
- NRHE Numlink: 76776;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ74SW0026;
External Links (2)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB3021 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/76776 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SAB1827 Bibliographic reference: SDD. n.d.. BLDS OF ARCH & HIST INTEREST. AUCHTERLESS 8.
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Record last edited
Apr 14 2025 11:18AM
