Document record MAB56296 - DUMBRECK CASTLE
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Summary
Site of castle, of possibly 16th century date.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 8979 2889 (95m by 74m) Centred at - Polygon: Unknown Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ82NE |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Udny |
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Site of castle, of possibly 16th century date. A gun-loop is built into the east-northeast facing gable of the farmhouse. Another fragment is built into the north face of a farm building. These probably came from the castle. A faint crop mark is visible at the location.
SIMPSON, WD, 1946, PSAS 80(1945-6) 117-27, 122 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1679.
Jun 2 1977 , NJ82N 2721235, NJ82N 2721235 (Air-vertical Photograph). SAB18024.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- NMR Card Number: NJ82NE18;
- NRHE Numlink: 19608;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ82NE0035;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/19608 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Nov 25 2020 12:15PM
