Document record MAB51480 - KING'S HAUGH
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Summary
Site of castle.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 3641 3030 (40m by 40m) Location only - Point |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ33SE |
| Authority | Moray |
| Civil Parish | Cabrach |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Site of castle. It is alleged that there was a castle here in the 11th Century, said to have been the residence of Malcolm Canmore. There is no trace of any defensive structure here, and the narrowness of haughland and steepness of slopes make this an unlikely place for a castle.
TAYLOR, A, 1914, T. BANFF FC(1913-4)59, 60 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1935.
BOGDAN, NQ, 1991, Castles, Manors & Town House survey, P36 (Bibliographic reference). SAB2251.
Author unknown, n.d., NSA, No14(1842) 196 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1269.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: MOR;
- NMR Card Number: NJ33SE5;
- NRHE Numlink: 16828;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ33SE0021;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/16828 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (3)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Jun 3 2016 3:01PM
