Moray HER - NJ16SW0006 - HEMPRIGGS CASTLE

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Primary ReferenceNJ16SW0006
NameHEMPRIGGS CASTLE
NRHE Card No.NJ16SW9
NRHE Numlink 16277
HES SM No. NULL
HES LB No. NULL
Site Form Documentary Record Only
Site Condition Destroyed
Details The site of Hempriggs Castle lies in arable field to the west of the farm. It was said to have been built during the reign of James II and belonged to a branch of the Dunbar Family. It was demolished in circa 1820 and the stones re-used in building the farm. No trace now remains of it. No further information on the castle itself.
Last Update05/09/2022
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