Building record MAB41875 - KINNEFF CASTLE
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Summary
Remains of a castle.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NO 8565 7471 (53m by 60m) Centred at - Polygon: Unknown Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NO87SE |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Kineff |
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Remains of a castle. Little remains apart from a block of fallen masonry and unintelligible turf-covered wall-footings. The castle was in existence by 1336 when it was repaired. It was said to have been garrisoned by the English during the minority of David Bruce (early 14th century).
JERVISE, A, 1861, MEMORIALS OF ANGUS & MEARNS, 370 (Bibliographic reference). SAB888.
MITCHELL, A, 1908, MACFARLANES GEOG COLL 1906-8, 257 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1155.
WATT, JC, 1914, MEARNS OF OLD, 416 (Bibliographic reference). SAB2005.
Author unknown, n.d., NSA, No11, 314 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1269.
RCAHMS, n.d., S KINC LIST, No239 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1512.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- NMR Card Number: NO87SE2;
- NRHE Numlink: 36828;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NO87SW0024;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/36828 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (5)
- --- SAB1155 Bibliographic reference: MITCHELL, A. 1908. MACFARLANES GEOG COLL 1906-8. Y. 257.
- --- SAB1269 Bibliographic reference: Author unknown. n.d.. NSA. No11, 314.
- --- SAB1512 Bibliographic reference: RCAHMS. n.d.. S KINC LIST. No239.
- --- SAB2005 Bibliographic reference: WATT, JC. 1914. MEARNS OF OLD. 416.
- --- SAB888 Bibliographic reference: JERVISE, A. 1861. MEMORIALS OF ANGUS & MEARNS. N. 370.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Record last edited
Jan 17 2023 8:46AM
