Building record MAB41775 - WHISTLEBERRY CASTLE
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Summary
Remains of castle, comprising the indefinite remains of a keep, the footings of a draw-bridge and gatehouse, and part of a curtain wall which previously surrounded the top of the peninsula on which the castle stands, but which is now partly destroyed by cliff erosion.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NO 8612 7529 (34m by 76m) Centred at - Polygon: Unknown Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NO87NE |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Kineff |
Type and Period (7)
Full Description
Remains of castle, comprising the indefinite remains of a keep, the footings of a draw-bridge and gatehouse, and part of a curtain wall which previously surrounded the top of the peninsula on which the castle stands, but which is now partly destroyed by cliff erosion. At the northeast angle of the keep there is a pillar of roughly-coursed masonry with rubble infilling indicating a rock-cut basement and at least one floor above. The remainder of the north and east walls and part of the south wall are visible as a vague turf-covered line of masonry. At the east end of the south wall can be seen the remains of a possible newel staircase. The site is covered by tufted grass which may mask evidence of further buildings.
Author unknown, 1799, OLD STATISTICAL ACCOUNT, 208 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1845.
JERVISE, A, 1861, MEMORIALS OF ANGUS & MEARNS, 370 (Bibliographic reference). SAB888.
Mar 22 2002 , GR/02/CT114-8, GR/02/CT114-8 (Ground Photograph). SAB17803.
Author unknown, n.d., NSA, No2(1845) 34 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1269.
RCAHMS, n.d., S KINC LIST, No246 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1512.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- NMR Card Number: NO87NE6;
- NRHE Numlink: 36781;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NO87NE0005;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/36781 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (5)
- --- SAB1269 Bibliographic reference: Author unknown. n.d.. NSA. No2(1845) 34.
- --- SAB1512 Bibliographic reference: RCAHMS. n.d.. S KINC LIST. No246.
- --- SAB17803 Ground Photograph: Mar 22 2002 . GR/02/CT114-8. Colour Transparency. GR/02/CT114-8.
- --- SAB1845 Bibliographic reference: Author unknown. 1799. OLD STATISTICAL ACCOUNT. 208.
- --- SAB888 Bibliographic reference: JERVISE, A. 1861. MEMORIALS OF ANGUS & MEARNS. N. 370.
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Record last edited
Mar 28 2024 11:42AM
