Moray HER - NJ13NE0004 - BALLINDALLOCH CASTLE

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Period Details

PeriodOrderProbabilityRadiocarbon DatesDate BuiltDate of DestructionDate of Loss
Medieval (1100 - 1560 AD) A100    
Post-Medieval (from 1560 AD) B100    
17th Century D100    
16th Century C100    
18th Century E100    
19th Century F100    
20th Century H100    
Modern (1900 - 2050) I100    

Period Notes

Period Notes Built in circa 1542, and remained in the same condition until 1717; doocot 1696; 17-18th century designed landscape; stair tower added c.1718; two new wings added to the north and south 1770; stables and lodge at Levit Bridge 1847; restoration and courtyard and surrounding wings were built 1847-59; further additions to house and lodge built 1850; alterations and additions and south wing added 1875; stables built and nine rooms added in 1878; restored in 1967; watch tower is dated 1602; alterations 1926.

Architect Details

Architect Details Original Z-plan core probably by John Grant and Barbara Gordon. J Brodie and Sons, Elgin responsible for some plasterwork. Mackenzie & Matthews, architectural practice 1847 and 1850; Alexander Ross, architect 1875 and 1878; A & W Reid, architectural practice c.1875; George Bennett Mitchell, architect 1926.