Earthwork record MAB43876 - CASTLE HILL
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Summary
A ditch curves round the northwest side of Castle Hill.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 2738 6339 (136m by 98m) Centred at - Point |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ26SE |
| Authority | Moray |
| Civil Parish | Urquhart |
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
A ditch curves round the northwest side of Castle Hill. There appears to be an earthwork consisting of a ditch and traces of a possible causeway across it towards the north end, which then fades out on the west slope of the hill. The hill has been ploughed and afforested, so the ditch either incomplete or has been ploughed out. There is no known record of a castle having stood here, but the name would suggest some type of defensive structure having been here.
MORRISON, J, 1872, PSAS 9(1870-72) 250-63, 251 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1158.
BOGDAN, NQ, 1991, Castles, Manors & Town House survey (Bibliographic reference). SAB2251.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: MOR;
- NMR Card Number: NJ26SE5;
- NRHE Numlink: 16566;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ26SE0004;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/16566 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Dec 8 2022 4:52PM
