Aberdeenshire HER - NJ42NE0002 - CASTLE OF LESMOIR

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Primary ReferenceNJ42NE0002
NameCASTLE OF LESMOIR
NRHE Card No.NJ42NE2
NRHE Numlink 17180
HES SM No. NULL
HES LB No. NULL
Site Form Standing Structure
Site Condition Incomplete
Details Castle built on an earlier motte and bailey. Nothing remains of the castle except a short stretch of earthen bank and some large stones. The raised bailey is retained by a drystone wall incorporating, in the southeast corner, a straight stretch of older masonry constructed of large stones with rubble filling bonded by lime mortar. This is almost certainly a part of the 16th century courtyard wall. Now no definite trace of a moat but a burn curving round the west side most likely occupies its course. The castle originally comprised of a tower and walled courtyard enclosing outbuildings and was surrounded by a moat. It was slowly demolished after 1759. The whole surface area is now used by farmer as a silage pit as well as general dump.
Last Update05/02/2024
Updated Bycpalmer
Compiler 
Date of Compilation30/04/1998

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National Grid Reference: NJ 4707 2806


Event Details

Excavations and Surveys

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Samples
Palynology
Ecofact Notes

Monument Types

Monument Type 1Monument Type 2Monument Type 3OrderProbability
MOTTES  A100
BAILEYS TRIANGULARB100
CASTLES REMAINS OFC100
MOATS REMAINS OFD100
TOWERS SITE OFE100
COURTYARDS SITE OFF100
WALLSBARMEKINREMAINS OFG100
SWORDS  H100