Moray HER - NJ56NW0004 - OLD CULLEN TOWN

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Primary ReferenceNJ56NW0004
NameOLD CULLEN TOWN
NRHE Card No.NJ56NW8
NRHE Numlink 17968
HES SM No. NULL
HES LB No. NULL
Site Form Documentary Record Only
Site Condition Destroyed
Details The Old town of Cullen commenced from near the Castle Hill and extended in one long street to near the Old Mill, the church being near the middle of the town. Beside the church was the school, the Townhouse, the Tollbooth, the market-cross and close by was the manse. Town of Invercullen was mentioned as far back as 1198-9. It was burnt down in May 1645 by Montrose's army. In the early 19th century the then Laird, fifth Earl of Seafield, began the process of moving the town away from his house and building the new town on the coast. The core of Old Cullen House (NJ56NW0360) is the only surviving dwelling from the town.
Last Update01/04/2024
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Monument Type 1Monument Type 2Monument Type 3OrderProbability
BURGHS SITE OFE100
TOWNS SITE OFA100
SCHOOLS SITE OFB100
TOLBOOTHS SITE OFC100
MANSES SITE OFD100