Document record MAB58651 - EARL'S HILL
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Summary
Site of motte, latterly known as Moat Hill or Earl's Hill, which stood opposite the west end of the New Inn.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 9574 3041 (40m by 40m) Location only - Polygon: Unknown Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ93SE |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Ellon |
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Site of motte, latterly known as Moat Hill or Earl's Hill, which stood opposite the west end of the New Inn. It was demolished at the beginning of the 19th century when the Peterhead turnpike was made and its position is now occupied by a small garden enclosure. No trace.
GODSMAN, J, 1952, HISTORY OF THE BURGH & PARISH OF ELLON, ABERDEENSHIRE, 48-9 (Bibliographic reference). SAB591.
BOGDAN, N, 2008, EARLY CASTLES OF ABERDEENSHIRE (Bibliographic reference). SAB3811.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- NMR Card Number: NJ93SE3;
- NRHE Numlink: 20493;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ93SE0003;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/20493 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
May 15 2020 3:36PM
