Building record MAB38830 - FARNELL CASTLE
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Summary
Castle, still in use, built in the 15th century and was used as the residence for the Bishops of Brechin until it was secularised in circa 1566, at which time it was also altered.
Protected Status/Designation
- Listed Building (A) 11501
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NO 6243 5547 (46m by 48m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NO65NW |
| Civil Parish | Farnell |
| Authority | Angus |
Type and Period (7)
- ALMSHOUSE (12th Century to Modern - 1100 AD to 2050 AD)
- PALACE (12th Century to Modern - 1100 AD to 2050 AD)
- TOWER (12th Century to Modern - 1100 AD to 2050 AD)
- Gallery (12th Century to Modern - 1100 AD to 2050 AD)
- GARDEROBE (12th Century to Modern - 1100 AD to 2050 AD)
- CASTLE (12th Century to Modern - 1100 AD to 2050 AD)
- TOWER (12th Century to Modern - 1100 AD to 2050 AD)
Full Description
Castle, still in use, built in the 15th century and was used as the residence for the Bishops of Brechin until it was secularised in circa 1566, at which time it was also altered. It was also used as an alms house in the 19th century until its restoration in 1966. It is shown on the 1st edition OS map as a rectangular building with a rounded projection on the south elevation. On the 2nd edition OS map it has been extended to the east. There are three small rectangular buildings to the west and south and a pump to the south. Current maps show the extension to the east is now unroofed, the three rectangular buildings have been removed and there is a well shown in the location of the pump. It is a red-harled, rubble-built three storey building, with projecting guardrobes and the corbelled remains of a gallery on the east gable and a slate roof. There is a projecting stair tower on the south elevation, which was added when the building was secularised. It is corbelled out to the square at the top, and the doorway at the base is guarded by shot holes. There are gabletted crowsteps to the east and mid gables, and there skewputts that are inscribed with a crowned M (for Maria) and JM (for Jesus Maria).
Period Notes
Built in the 15th century and altered in circa 1566. There are various additions and alterations during the 19th century, and it was restored in 1966. It was listed on 11/06/1971.
Warden, A J, 1880-5, [Untitled], Vol. 3, 241-2 (Bibliographic reference). SAB10202.
MacGibbon and Ross, D and T, 1887-92, [Untitled], Vol. 2, 501-2 (Bibliographic reference). SAB6120.
TRNATER, N, 1962, FORTIFIED HOUSE IN SCOTLAND VOL4-ABERDEENSHIRE, 118 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1917.
Thomasson, K (ed.), 1963, [Untitled], 8, 9 (Bibliographic reference). SAB10472.
Deeside Field, 1966, The Deeside Field 2 ser 5, 48-50 (Bibliographic reference). SAB11319.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ANG;
- HES Listed Building Number: 11501;
- NMR Card Number: NO65NW24;
- NRHE Numlink: 35736;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NO65NW0024;
External Links (2)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB11501 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/35736 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (5)
- --- SAB10202 Bibliographic reference: Warden, A J. 1880-5. [Untitled]. Vol. 3, 241-2.
- --- SAB10472 Bibliographic reference: Thomasson, K (ed.). 1963. [Untitled]. 8, 9.
- --- SAB11319 Bibliographic reference: Deeside Field. 1966. The Deeside Field 2 ser 5. 48-50.
- --- SAB1917 Bibliographic reference: TRNATER, N. 1962. FORTIFIED HOUSE IN SCOTLAND VOL4-ABERDEENSHIRE. N. 118.
- --- SAB6120 Bibliographic reference: MacGibbon and Ross, D and T. 1887-92. [Untitled]. Vol. 2, 501-2.
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Record last edited
Dec 7 2016 9:30AM
