Document record MAB50425 - EARNSIDE CASTLE
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Summary
Site of a castle built by Cumyns of Altur circa 1450 of which no trace remains.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 1100 6243 (128m by 159m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ16SW |
| Authority | Moray |
| Civil Parish | Alves |
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
Site of a castle built by Cumyns of Altur circa 1450 of which no trace remains. The site was partially covered at one point by huts and lumber, but there is now a pair of cottages in the centre of the site. A large rectilinear cropmark is visible in the area with a few small rectangular features within. These may be features associated with the castle.
MACKINTOSH, HB, 1924, PILGRIMAGES IN MORAY, 47 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1145.
Jul 9 1976 , NJ16S 2635017, NJ16S 2635017 (Air-vertical Photograph). SAB31543.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: MOR;
- NMR Card Number: NJ16SW8;
- NRHE Numlink: 16276;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ16SW0005;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/16276 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Sep 6 2022 10:00AM
