Building record MAB6245 - CRAIGNEACH CASTLE
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Summary
Remains of castle comprising foundations of an L-shaped building with traces of probably later additions to the north.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 2381 4249 (65m by 69m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ24SW |
| Authority | Moray |
| Civil Parish | Knockando |
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
Remains of castle comprising foundations of an L-shaped building with traces of probably later additions to the north. Only basal course of walls survive, turf-covered and showing no trace of mortar. Stands within remains of a dry-stone enclosure wall, possibly a Barmekin, which has been destroyed in the west for access to plough the interior.
MACKINTOSH, HB, 1924, PILGRIMAGES IN MORAY, 103 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1145.
DOUGLAS, R, 1936, RUINED CASTLES OF MORAY, 6 (Bibliographic reference). SAB367.
Oct 23 2019 , PUB-GR-19-10-001, 002, PUB-GR-19-10-001, 002 (Ground Photograph). SAB34801.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: MOR;
- NMR Card Number: NJ24SW6;
- NRHE Numlink: 16393;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ24SW0004;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/16393 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (3)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Nov 19 2019 10:40AM
