Building record MAB40875 - ARBUTHNOTT HOUSE
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Summary
House and possible site of motte/castle/house.
Protected Status/Designation
- Listed Building (A) 2880
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NO 7918 7483 (2062m by 2162m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NO77SE |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Arbuthnott |
Type and Period (14)
- MOTTE? (12th Century to 19th Century - 1100 AD to 1899 AD)
- CASTLE (12th Century to 19th Century - 1100 AD to 1899 AD)
- TOWER HOUSE (12th Century to 19th Century - 1100 AD to 1899 AD)
- COURTYARD (12th Century to 19th Century - 1100 AD to 1899 AD)
- KITCHEN (12th Century to 19th Century - 1100 AD to 1899 AD)
- GATEHOUSE (12th Century to 19th Century - 1100 AD to 1899 AD)
- WALL (12th Century to 19th Century - 1100 AD to 1899 AD)
- CELLAR (12th Century to 19th Century - 1100 AD to 1899 AD)
- ARCH (12th Century to 19th Century - 1100 AD to 1899 AD)
- OVEN (12th Century to 19th Century - 1100 AD to 1899 AD)
- HOUSE (12th Century to 19th Century - 1100 AD to 1899 AD)
- GARDEN (12th Century to 19th Century - 1100 AD to 1899 AD)
- CANAL (12th Century to 19th Century - 1100 AD to 1899 AD)
- HOUSE (12th Century to 19th Century - 1100 AD to 1899 AD)
Full Description
House and possible site of motte/castle/house. The castle and house are thought to have been built on the site of a possible motte. The earliest date of building appears to be possibly 14th century, parts of which still survive incorporated into the later work. An account written about 1567 includes the story of the building of the first castle in 1420 but makes it clear that there was already a house of importance on the site by then. The present house, an 18th century enlargement of a 17th century house presents no external appearance of antiquity however beneath the tower-house and outbuildings to the northeast are barrel-vaulted chambers considered to be of the 14th century. The gabled wings contain 17th century plaster ceilings. The lands have been in the possession of the family of Arbuthnott since the late 12th century. To the west of the current house is a B-listed sundial (NO77NE0069) and garden house (NO77NE0067), to the east is a B-listed ice-house (NO77NE0072) and to the north is an A-listed bridge (NO77NE0071). See NO77NE0091 for Gardener's Cottage.
Period Notes
External triple-chamfered plinth from c1242. Part of the buildings are 1420 and 1475-90; house dated 1588 with extensions in 1660, 1754 & 1810. Garden terraces 1680s, bridge 1829-39.
Author unknown, 1799, OLD STATISTICAL ACCOUNT, XVII, 385 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1845.
JERVISE, A, 1879, EPITAPHS & INSCRIPTIONS,VOL 2, 206-7 (Bibliographic reference). SAB889.
SLADE, H. G., 1980, ARBUTHNOTT HOUSE. PSAS 110 (1978-9) pp.432-74, 432-74 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1698.
Feb 12 2008 , AAS/08/1/DG8596-8,8604, AAS/08/1/DG8596-8,8604 (Air-oblique Photograph). SAB19228.
SDD, n.d., BLDS OF ARCH & HIST INTEREST, ARBUTHNOTT 5 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1827.
Author unknown, n.d., LEOPARD MAGAZINE, 1978? P.33-5 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1074.
Sep 15 2000 , AAS/00/13/CT156, AAS/00/13/CT156 (Air-oblique Photograph). SAB17483.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- HES Listed Building Number: 2880;
- NMR Card Number: NO77NE2;
- NRHE Numlink: 36394;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NO77NE0002;
External Links (2)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB2880 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/36394 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (7)
- --- SAB1074 Bibliographic reference: Author unknown. n.d.. LEOPARD MAGAZINE. 1978? P.33-5.
- --- SAB1698 Bibliographic reference: SLADE, H. G.. 1980. ARBUTHNOTT HOUSE. PSAS 110 (1978-9) pp.432-74. 432-74.
- --- SAB17483 Air-oblique Photograph: Sep 15 2000 . AAS/00/13/CT156. Colour Transparency. AAS/00/13/CT156.
- --- SAB1827 Bibliographic reference: SDD. n.d.. BLDS OF ARCH & HIST INTEREST. ARBUTHNOTT 5.
- --- SAB1845 Bibliographic reference: Author unknown. 1799. OLD STATISTICAL ACCOUNT. XVII, 385.
- --- SAB19228 Air-oblique Photograph: Feb 12 2008 . AAS/08/1/DG8596-8,8604. DG. AAS/08/1/DG8596-8,8604.
- --- SAB889 Bibliographic reference: JERVISE, A. 1879. EPITAPHS & INSCRIPTIONS,VOL 2. N. 206-7.
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Record last edited
Sep 10 2024 2:14PM
