Aberdeenshire HER - NJ74NW0013 - TURRIFF CASTLE

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Primary ReferenceNJ74NW0013
NameTURRIFF CASTLE
NRHE Card No.NJ74NW16
NRHE Numlink 19152
HES SM No. NULL
HES LB No. NULL
Site Form Documentary Record Only
Site Condition Destroyed
Details Possible site of castle. The old castle of Turriff still existed in 1610 or 1612 and stood within an area bounded by Castlehill, Mill Road, Gall Street and Deveron Street. It was known as the Tower of Torrey. No further information found by OS (1962). Yeoman (1988) records a motte at 'Turrif'.
Last Update05/02/2024
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National Grid Reference: NJ 7215 4996


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Monument Type 1Monument Type 2Monument Type 3OrderProbability
MOTTES SITE OFB30
CASTLES SITE OFA100