Condition

3
CASTLE, TOWER HOUSE
Medieval
36337
NO76NE0007
Aberdeenshire

Description

Remains of castle, allegedly erected in the 15th century for David Barclay. Ruined tower on promontory end and part of a crenellated battlement along the east side of an isthmus which was originally guarded by two rows of battlements. Jervise says the building was '30-40 feet square'. All that remains is are the north and east walls of the ruined stone tower on the promontory, measuring 2.5 m square internally with walls 4.5 m high and 0.6 m thick with a relieving arch beneath. The remainder has been destroyed by erosion. In the 19th century it was recorded that the approach across the isthmus was protected by two rows of walling, although only one was well preserved at that time. It was also noted that there were traces of buildings around the greater part of the promontory. The remains of the castle were recorded during coastal zone assessment survey carried out by SCAPE between February and March 2009. Scheduled in 2014. The remains of a castle erected in the 15th century.

Location

376305.00
764924.00
27700
56.7752876
-2.3893273

Submitted photographs

Image Date Caption User
The tower and promontory from the hinterland 06/02/2016 The tower and promontory from the hinterland EllieSCHARP
The tower and promontory from the hinterland
General view of the ruined tower 06/02/2016 General view of the ruined tower EllieSCHARP
General view of the ruined tower

Submitted updates

Update id Date User
2475 06/02/2016 EllieSCHARP
Tidal state Mid
Site located? Yes
Proximity to coast edge Coast edge
Coastally eroding? has eroded in the past
Threats structural damage/decay
Visibility above ground Highly visible (substantial remains)
Description The remains of a castle erected in the 15th century. The ruined stone tower on the promontory is all that remains of the castle. It was part of a battlement along the east side of the isthmus. ShoreUPDATE 06/02/2015 As described. One corner of tower walling remains standing. Sits on low cliffs behind rock platform foreshore. This stretch of coastline is unstable and the coastal path has been closed because of the danger of landslips and rock falls. Threats to the monument are geological collapse and structural failure.
Priority 2/3
Comments Access is difficult from above as the coastal path has been closed due to failure of the coast edge, accessible from the beach only at low tide.

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