Document record MAB60601 - FORFAR
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Summary
Site of a castle and the relocated remains of a B-listed market cross.
Protected Status/Designation
- Listed Building (B) 31556
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NO 4561 5081 (40m by 40m) Location only - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NO45SE |
| Civil Parish | Forfar |
| Authority | Angus |
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
Site of a castle and the relocated remains of a B-listed market cross. According to antiquarian reports, the Castle Hill of Forfar was within the old boundary of the loch and was surrounded by water. The castle is associated with Malcolm III and Queen Margaret and is on record at this period (1057-93). William the Lion (1165-1214) used it and Alexander II (1214-1249) dated several charters from it. In 1291 it was captured by Edward I and in 1306 was burned and destroyed. It was restored in 1308 but in 1313 it was again destroyed and never rebuilt. The remains were visible in the 17th century but all trace has now disappeared. The market cross was relocated to the site from its previous location (at NO45SE0015) in 1799. It is a 20 feet (6 metres) high ashlar, octagonal tower with sculptured panels and battlements. The shaft is missing, possibly reused in another building, and an iron external stair was added in 1844.
Period Notes
It is first associated with Malcolm III and Queen Margaret (1057-93). It was captured in 1291 and burned and destroyed in 1306. It was restored in 1308, but destroyed again in 1313 and never rebuilt. The market cross was brought to the site in 1799, and an external stair was added in 1844. The market cross was listed on 11/06/1971.
, (Photograph). SAB24983.
Jervise, A, 1859, Proc Soc Antiq Scot 2, 64 (Bibliographic reference). SAB11998.
Reid, A, 1902, [Untitled], 1-25 (Bibliographic reference). SAB9611.
STRATIGOS, M J, 2013, THE CRANNOGS OF NORTHEAST SCOTLAND: QUANTIFYING THE RESOURCE. UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON MA DISSERTATION (Bibliographic reference). SAB1743.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ANG;
- HES Listed Building Number: 31556;
- NMR Card Number: NO45SE19;
- NRHE Numlink: 33763;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NO45SE0019;
External Links (2)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB31556 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/33763 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (4)
- --- SAB11998 Bibliographic reference: Jervise, A. 1859. Proc Soc Antiq Scot 2. 64.
- --- SAB1743 Bibliographic reference: STRATIGOS, M J. 2013. THE CRANNOGS OF NORTHEAST SCOTLAND: QUANTIFYING THE RESOURCE. UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON MA DISSERTATION.
- --- SAB24983 Photograph: . . .
- --- SAB9611 Bibliographic reference: Reid, A. 1902. [Untitled]. 1-25.
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Record last edited
Jan 25 2017 12:47PM
