Building record MAB41349 - DRUMTOCHTY CASTLE
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Summary
A late Georgian castellated house designed by James Gillsepie Graham circa 1810-12, with large additions 1815-16 and further alterations in 1839 incorporating the old house of Woodstock.
Protected Status/Designation
- Listed Building (A) 9664
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NO 6996 8004 (122m by 77m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NO68SE |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Fordoun |
Type and Period (7)
- CASTLE (Post Medieval to Modern - 1561 AD to 2050 AD)
- Mansion (Post Medieval to Modern - 1561 AD to 2050 AD)
- TURRET (Post Medieval to Modern - 1561 AD to 2050 AD)
- TOWER (Post Medieval to Modern - 1561 AD to 2050 AD)
- TURRET (Post Medieval to Modern - 1561 AD to 2050 AD)
- TERRACE (Post Medieval to Modern - 1561 AD to 2050 AD)
- Hall (Post Medieval to Modern - 1561 AD to 2050 AD)
Full Description
A late Georgian castellated house designed by James Gillsepie Graham circa 1810-12, with large additions 1815-16 and further alterations in 1839 incorporating the old house of Woodstock. It is 2-storey and attic, mainly ashlar faced and crenellated throughout and sits on a picturesque elevated position. The building sequence does not seem to be precisely known, though the 1815-6 work must account for more than half the house (probably), comprising the western half of the main block and the western and north-western wing, also probably the upper stage of the central tower on the south front. Interior has notable clerestoreyed and plaster-vaulted central hall. During World War II it was used as a school for evacuee Norwegian children. Extensively re-furbished after use as a prep school in 1974-5. There is an associated lodge to the east (NO77NW0109).
Period Notes
Built 1810-13; later additions 1815-6 & 1839; stables built 1850; refurbished 1974-5.
Listed 18/08/1972.
Jan 27 1998 , AAS/98/04/CT, AAS/98/04/CT (Air-oblique Photograph). SAB16990.
Jan 30 1997 , AAS/97/03/CT8,31-2,52, AAS/97/03/CT8,31-2,52 (Air-oblique Photograph). SAB19700.
Jan 30 1997 , AAS/97/03/G5/14, AAS/97/03/G5/14 (Air-oblique Photograph). SAB16638.
Jan 30 1997 , AAS/97/03/G5/14, AAS/97/03/G5/14 (Air-oblique Photograph). SAB16662.
SDD, n.d., BLDS OF ARCH & HIST INTEREST, Fordoun, No79 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1827.
DEFENCE OF BRITAIN PROJECT, n.d., LETTERS, DoB records (Bibliographic reference). SAB4054.
Author unknown, n.d., NSA, Vol XI, 88-9 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1269.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- HES Listed Building Number: 9664;
- NMR Card Number: NO68SE1;
- NRHE Numlink: 70779;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NO78SW0020;
External Links (2)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB9664 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/70779 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (7)
- --- SAB1269 Bibliographic reference: Author unknown. n.d.. NSA. Vol XI, 88-9.
- --- SAB16638 Air-oblique Photograph: Jan 30 1997 . AAS/97/03/G5/14. Black & White. AAS/97/03/G5/14.
- --- SAB16662 Air-oblique Photograph: Jan 30 1997 . AAS/97/03/G5/14. Black & White. AAS/97/03/G5/14.
- --- SAB16990 Air-oblique Photograph: Jan 27 1998 . AAS/98/04/CT. Colour Transparency. AAS/98/04/CT.
- --- SAB1827 Bibliographic reference: SDD. n.d.. BLDS OF ARCH & HIST INTEREST. Fordoun, No79.
- --- SAB19700 Air-oblique Photograph: Jan 30 1997 . AAS/97/03/CT8,31-2,52. Colour Transparency. AAS/97/03/CT8,31-2,52.
- --- SAB4054 Bibliographic reference: DEFENCE OF BRITAIN PROJECT. n.d.. LETTERS. DoB records.
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Record last edited
Aug 2 2021 5:10PM
