Aberdeenshire HER - NJ51SW0001 - ASLOUN CASTLE

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Primary ReferenceNJ51SW0001
NameASLOUN CASTLE
NRHE Card No.NJ51SW1
NRHE Numlink 17595
HES SM No. 11392
HES LB No. NULL
Site Form Standing Structure
Site Condition Incomplete
Details Remains of a castle, Z-plan, probably dating from the 16th century. One round tower and walling extending northwest from the northwest side of the tower is all that remains. The tower is 4 storeys high with entrance on the south side. The wall has two gun-loops apparent close to tower. The lower floor vaulted and there was a well in one of the vaults. Over the landing of the main stair was a dome vault which remains, having a fine cable-moulded sandstone pendant. Remains being restored by present owners. No local knowledge of a dovecot and it could not be found during fieldwork.
Last Update31/05/2022
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Monument Types

Monument Type 1Monument Type 2Monument Type 3OrderProbability
CASTLES Z-PLANA100
TOWERSROUND B100
GUN-LOOPS  C100
VAULTSBARRELREMAINS OFD100
WELLS SITE OFE100
VAULTSDOMEREMAINS OFF100
PENDANTSSTONECABLE-MOULDEDG100
GARDEROBES  H100