Document record MAB58706 - COMYN'S CASTLE, DEER
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Summary
Site of castle.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 9000 4020 (40m by 40m) Location only - Polygon: Unknown Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ94SW |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Old Deer |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Site of castle. In the 19th century a tradition survived that the Comyn earls of Buchan has a 'strong and extensive castle' in the vicinity of Deer Abbey.
PRATT, JB, 1901, BUCHAN, 372 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1411.
BOGDAN, N, 2008, EARLY CASTLES OF ABERDEENSHIRE (Bibliographic reference). SAB3811.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- NMR Card Number: NJ94NE68;
- NRHE Numlink: 77049;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ94NE0040;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/77049 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Feb 1 2024 2:34PM
