Angus HER - NO55NE0040 - BRECHIN 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    
Modern (1900 - 2050) C100    
14th Century D100    
15th Century E100    
16th Century F100    
17th Century G100    
18th Century H100    
19th Century I100    
20th Century J100    

Period Notes

Period Notes There may have been an early motte on the site, but a castle is there in 1303 when it was captured by Edward I. It is in use again in the 15th century. It is given to Thomas Erskine in 1527, who extended it by 1541. Repair and remodelling work was done in 1691, with more major reconstruction in 1696. The North-West wing was remodelled or rebuilt between 1702 and 1711, at which time the ditch and moat was probably also filled. The North wing was rebuilt in 1795-7. Major reconstruction took place in 1853-63. In 1903-4, there was some major internal remodelling. The castle was listed on 11/06/1971.

Architect Details

Architect Details Alexander Edward - 1696 and 1702-11, although he died in 1708 so did not see it finished. Alexander Laing - 1795-7. John Henderson did most of the 1853-63 work, although David Bryce took over when he died in 1862.