Building record MAB39575 - BALBEGNO CASTLE
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Summary
Castle dating from the 16th century with 17th, 18th and 19th century alterations including the addition of a farmhouse on the northeast which is now the only part occupied.
Protected Status/Designation
- Listed Building (A) 6754
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NO 6393 7298 (31m by 32m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NO67SW |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Fettercairn |
Type and Period (4)
Full Description
Castle dating from the 16th century with 17th, 18th and 19th century alterations including the addition of a farmhouse on the northeast which is now the only part occupied. Unusual L-plan with re-entrant tower filling the whole depth of the angle and carried a storey higher than the main jamb with angle round and elaborate figured window detail. The main building is three storeys and attic, the wing same height but with mezzanine corresponding to the area of vault. The wing has a corbelled parapet decorated with head medallions and angle rounds. There is a simple main roof with crow-stepped gables. Vaulted ground floor, wide circular stair to first floor, first floor hall has rib-vaulting with sculptured corbels and bosses, compartments painted with armorial bearings. The hall roof is badly suffering from general neglect and water infiltration. There is a 16th-18th century walled garden, lowered in front of the castle (NO67SW0120). A 17th century dovecot lies to the east of the castle (NO67SW0122), and there are early 19th century stables to the west (NO67SW0118).
Period Notes
Castle from early 16th century, extended in 1569. Farmhouse added in 18th century.
Listed 18/08/1972.
MACGIBBON, D, 1892, THE CASTELLATED AND DOMESTIC ARCHITECTURE OF SCOTLAND, 1-5, 79-82 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1140.
CAMERON, AC, 1899, HISTORY OF FETTERCAIRN, 94-105,139-42 (Bibliographic reference). SAB214.
CRUDEN, SH, 1960, THE SCOTTISH CASTLE , 122,151,194 (Bibliographic reference). SAB247.
DOE, 1966, A M's SCOT, 26 (Bibliographic reference). SAB353.
TRANTER, N, 1977, FORTIFIED HOUSE IN SCOT VOL 4, 148-9 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1950.
GRAHAM, C, 1981, GRAMPIAN: THE CASTLE COUNTRY (2ND ED), 18 (Bibliographic reference). SAB598.
May 25 1994 , AAS/94/08/G18/10,11, AAS/94/08/G18/10,11 (Air-oblique Photograph). SAB15461.
SDD, n.d., BLDS OF ARCH & HIST INTEREST, FETTERCAIRN 3-6 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1827.
Author unknown, n.d., LEOPARD MAGAZINE, p.20-21 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1074.
RCAHMS, n.d., S KINC LIST, No227 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1512.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- HES Listed Building Number: 6754;
- NMR Card Number: NO67SW4;
- NRHE Numlink: 36134;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NO67SW0002;
External Links (2)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB6754 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/36134 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (10)
- --- SAB1074 Bibliographic reference: Author unknown. n.d.. LEOPARD MAGAZINE. p.20-21.
- --- SAB1140 Bibliographic reference: MACGIBBON, D. 1892. THE CASTELLATED AND DOMESTIC ARCHITECTURE OF SCOTLAND, 1-5. Y. 79-82.
- --- SAB1512 Bibliographic reference: RCAHMS. n.d.. S KINC LIST. No227.
- --- SAB15461 Air-oblique Photograph: May 25 1994 . AAS/94/08/G18/10,11. Black & White. AAS/94/08/G18/10,11.
- --- SAB1827 Bibliographic reference: SDD. n.d.. BLDS OF ARCH & HIST INTEREST. FETTERCAIRN 3-6.
- --- SAB1950 Bibliographic reference: TRANTER, N. 1977. FORTIFIED HOUSE IN SCOT VOL 4. 148-9.
- --- SAB214 Bibliographic reference: CAMERON, AC. 1899. HISTORY OF FETTERCAIRN. 94-105,139-42.
- --- SAB247 Bibliographic reference: CRUDEN, SH. 1960. THE SCOTTISH CASTLE . 122,151,194.
- --- SAB353 Bibliographic reference: DOE. 1966. A M's SCOT. 26.
- --- SAB598 Bibliographic reference: GRAHAM, C. 1981. GRAMPIAN: THE CASTLE COUNTRY (2ND ED). 18.
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Record last edited
Apr 22 2025 12:14PM
