Moray HER - NJ45SW0003 - MILTON TOWER, KEITH

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Primary ReferenceNJ45SW0003
NameMILTON TOWER, KEITH
NRHE Card No.NJ45SW4
NRHE Numlink 17377
HES SM No. 5533
HES LB No. NULL
Site Form Standing Structure
Site Condition Incomplete
Details Remains of castle, built in 15th century. It was once the stronghold of the Oliphants. The tower is now roofless. Two storeys and garret over vaulted floor entered from west side where there is now an iron gate. Exposed south face with hearth and flanking aumbry in first floor. Entrance to adjoining room in second floor and garret window. Exposed face also retains various tusker stones. The castle was probably on the south side of the tower and fell into ruin after 1715. Various carved stones from castle now at Strathisla Distillery NJ45SW0015.
Last Update09/01/2025
Updated Bycpalmer
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Monument Types

Monument Type 1Monument Type 2Monument Type 3OrderProbability
CASTLES SITE OFA100
TOWERSCASTLEREMAINS OFB100
HEARTHS REMAINS OFC100
AUMBRIES  D100
WINDOWSGARRET E100