Document record MAB51647 - BALNABREICH
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Summary
Site of possible castle.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 3429 5016 (40m by 40m) Centred at - Polygon: Unknown Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ35SW |
| Authority | Moray |
| Civil Parish | Boharm |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Site of possible castle. The castle was said to have been burnt down by Claverhouse in 1689. The upper part of the castle was transported down the valley to the House of Mulben where it was used to enlarge the house in 1696. Exact location to be verified. Also named as 'Meikle Ballinbreiche'.
BOGDAN, NQ, 1991, Castles, Manors & Town House survey, p.36 (Bibliographic reference). SAB2251.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: MOR;
- NMR Card Number: NJ35SW16;
- NRHE Numlink: 75789;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ35SW0014;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/75789 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SAB2251 Bibliographic reference: BOGDAN, NQ. 1991. Castles, Manors & Town House survey. Y. p.36.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Sep 3 2024 12:05PM
