Document record MAB53078 - ROTHIEMAY CASTLE
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Summary
Site of a manor and castle dating from the 15th century - it was in existence by 1465.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 5535 4846 (65m by 89m) Centred at - Polygon: Unknown Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ54NE |
| Authority | Moray |
| Civil Parish | Rothiemay |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Site of a manor and castle dating from the 15th century - it was in existence by 1465. The oldest part was the east wing which may have dated from the later 15th century. The south wing was probably 17th century in date. What may have been the course of a former round angle tower was found immediately outside the southeast corner of the castle in 1932. William Duff took possession of the house in 1741 and was responsible for a major programme of landscaping and improvements to the castle policies which involved the development of extensive parkland and formal gardens. The parkland still survives south of the castle site. The castle was ruinous by 1956 and demolished in 1964. A new house was built on the site.
Period Notes
Z-plan tower built 16thC; extended 17thC; additions 1900; baronial gateway 1906. (Site details state '15thC, in existence by 1465; demolished 1964 and house built on site' which does not match up.)
CRAMOND, W, 1900, T BANFF FC 3-32, 3-32 (Bibliographic reference). SAB316.
SIMPSON, WD, 1935, PSAS 69(1934-5) 223-50, 229-30,235,241-2 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1662.
HUIE, AC, 1956, PSAS 88(1954-6) NOTES 4, 225, 225 (Bibliographic reference). SAB757.
MOW, 1962, A.M'S SCOT., 13 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1204.
BINNEY, M, 1980, LOST HOUSES OF SCOTLAND (Bibliographic reference). SAB3740.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: MOR;
- NMR Card Number: NJ54NE7;
- NRHE Numlink: 17821;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ54NE0007;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/17821 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (5)
- --- SAB1204 Bibliographic reference: MOW. 1962. A.M'S SCOT.. 13.
- --- SAB1662 Bibliographic reference: SIMPSON, WD. 1935. PSAS 69(1934-5) 223-50. 229-30,235,241-2.
- --- SAB316 Bibliographic reference: CRAMOND, W. 1900. T BANFF FC 3-32. 3-32.
- --- SAB3740 Bibliographic reference: BINNEY, M. 1980. LOST HOUSES OF SCOTLAND. Y.
- --- SAB757 Bibliographic reference: HUIE, AC. 1956. PSAS 88(1954-6) NOTES 4, 225. 225.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Record last edited
Sep 17 2024 1:30PM
