Earthwork record MAB43776 - DAVIE'S CASTLE
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Summary
Remains of a castle or fort, known as Davie's Castle, situated in a strong naturally defensive position.
Protected Status/Designation
- Scheduled Monument 11042
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 4981 6434 (132m by 98m) Centred at - Point |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ46SE |
| Authority | Moray |
| Civil Parish | Rathven |
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
Remains of a castle or fort, known as Davie's Castle, situated in a strong naturally defensive position. It comprises the remains of a fortified enclosure measuring circa 30m by 50m and occupies the greater part of a steep-sided hillock. The fosse is well-preserved, 5m wide by 1.5m deep, and comprises of a strong ditch with upcast forming a slight bank on its outer edge. No entrance visible. In 2006 a topographic survey was undertaken using a plane table and automatic level. Drawings were made of the boundary bank and ditch at separate points and the whole hilltop surveyed.
ORDNANCE SURVEY, 1871, Ordnance Name Book, No26(1867) 100 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1360.
BOGDAN, NQ, 1991, Castles, Manors & Town House survey, 37 (Bibliographic reference). SAB2251.
IRVING, D, 2007, DES VOL7, 2006, P.111 (Bibliographic reference). SAB865.
Jul 2 2015 , AAS-GR-15-07-676 - 687, AAS-GR-15-07-676 - 687 (Ground Photograph). SAB35934.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: MOR;
- HES Scheduled Monument Number: 11042;
- NMR Card Number: NJ46SE2;
- NRHE Numlink: 17421;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ46SE0002;
External Links (2)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/SM11042 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/17421 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (4)
- --- SAB1360 Bibliographic reference: ORDNANCE SURVEY. 1871. Ordnance Name Book. No26(1867) 100.
- --- SAB2251 Bibliographic reference: BOGDAN, NQ. 1991. Castles, Manors & Town House survey. Y. 37.
- --- SAB35934 Ground Photograph: Jul 2 2015 . AAS-GR-15-07-676 - 687. Digital. AAS-GR-15-07-676 - 687.
- --- SAB865 Bibliographic reference: IRVING, D. 2007. DES VOL7, 2006. Y. P.111.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Aug 19 2022 1:56PM
