Aberdeenshire HER - NJ81NW0006 - BALBITHAN HOUSE

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Primary ReferenceNJ81NW0006
NameBALBITHAN HOUSE
NRHE Card No.NJ81NW7
NRHE Numlink 19508
HES SM No. NULL
HES LB No. 9140
Site Form Standing Structure
Site Condition Complete 2
Details Mansion house built in the 17th century, maybe dating from the 16th century, circa 1560, with further phases of building through the 17th century and during 1760 to 1860. Extensive three-storey, harled, L-plan house with corbelled stair-tower in angle and turrets at the corners. Owned by the Chalmers family until 1690, the south wing and stair tower are a good deal older than the rest. Important garden re-created by Mrs Mary McMurtie. The gardens retain a 19th century structure which was more fully developed in the 1960s, and which are famed for the plant collection built up during the 20th century by botanical artist Mary McMurtrie. A watching brief was carried out by Cameron Archaeology in April 2022 during groundworks for cabling (see NJ81NW0352).
Last Update06/07/2023
Updated Byjnicholson
CompilerAAS
Date of Compilation23/11/2009

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National Grid Reference: NJ 8123 1889



Event Details

Event DateEvent TypeOASIS ID
2022 Watching-Brief

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Monument Types

Monument Type 1Monument Type 2Monument Type 3OrderProbability
TOWERSRECTANGULAR A100
TOWERSROUNDSITE OFB100
MANSIONS  C100
STAIRCASESNEWEL D100
DOORS SQUARE-HEADEDE100
GARDEROBES  F100
CLOSETS  G100
TURRETSROUND H100
DOORWAYS BLOCKEDI100
KITCHENS  J100
SUNDIALS DATEDK100