Cropmark record MAB64335 - PEEL OF LINTRATHEN
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Summary
Site of a castle.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NO 2634 5390 (112m by 100m) Centred at - Point |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NO25SE |
| Civil Parish | Lintrathen |
| Authority | Angus |
Type and Period (5)
Full Description
Site of a castle. The site of the Castle of the Durwards was said to have stood where the Easter Peel farmhouse now stands. A slight hollow immediately west of farmhouse was locally believed to be a remnant of the moat that surrounded the castle, which belonged to Sir Alan Durward, who was active during the reign of Alexander III (1249-86). The ruins were said to be still visible in 1794. This was presumably the Peel of Lintrathen where the Durwards kept the Bell of St Madden until their male line died out circa 1400. There is now no trace of a moat round Easter Peel farm-house which occupies what would be a poor site for a castle. However to the south of the farm, at NO 2634 5392, is a low disturbed knoll within a sub-rectangular enclosure which would make a more suitable site. This enclosure is apparent as a cropmark on an aerial photograph, but is visible on the ground only as a spread.
CPE.Scot.UK.267:3205, CPE.Scot.UK.267:3205 (Air-vertical Photograph). SAB25947.
OSA, 1799, Old Statistical Account 1891-9, Vol.13, 564 (Bibliographic reference). SAB9522.
ORDNANCE SURVEY, 1871, Ordnance Name Book, Book No.62, 64 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1360.
WARDEN, A. J., 1880-85, ANGUS OR FORFARSHIRE: THE LAND & PEOPLE, Vol.4, 211 (Bibliographic reference). SAB2086.
Fraser, D, 1964, [Untitled], 125 (Bibliographic reference). SAB10505.
Author unknown, n.d., NSA, Vol.10, 638 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1269.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ANG;
- NMR Card Number: NO25SE4;
- NRHE Numlink: 31082;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NO25SE0004;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/31082 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (6)
- --- SAB10505 Bibliographic reference: Fraser, D. 1964. [Untitled]. 125.
- --- SAB1269 Bibliographic reference: Author unknown. n.d.. NSA. Vol.10, 638.
- --- SAB1360 Bibliographic reference: ORDNANCE SURVEY. 1871. Ordnance Name Book. Book No.62, 64.
- --- SAB2086 Bibliographic reference: WARDEN, A. J.. 1880-85. ANGUS OR FORFARSHIRE: THE LAND & PEOPLE. N. Vol.4, 211.
- --- SAB25947 Air-vertical Photograph: CPE.Scot.UK.267:3205. Black & White. CPE.Scot.UK.267:3205.
- --- SAB9522 Bibliographic reference: OSA. 1799. Old Statistical Account 1891-9. Vol.13, 564.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Sep 22 2022 12:27PM
