Aberdeenshire HER - NO39NE0001 - ABERGAIRN CASTLE

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Primary ReferenceNO39NE0001
NameABERGAIRN CASTLE
NRHE Card No.NO39NE1
NRHE Numlink 32446
HES SM No. NULL
HES LB No. NULL
Site Form Standing Structure
Site Condition Incomplete
Details Remains of castle. Its small size suggests that the castle was a hunting lodge of 3-4 storeys with a garret. Possibly dates from late 16th early 17th century. Only the foundations of the main building survive, circa 6.7 m sq, to a height of circa 1 m with a circular angle tower at northwest standing to a height of circa 2.50 m. This tower had been about 4.87 m in diameter, 1 m thick. The foundations of the barmekin wall adjoin the southwest angle of the castle. Remains of old workings lie to the west of the castle. The remains have been re-pointed and preserved as a memorial to A Keillar.
Last Update11/10/2022
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Monument Types

Monument Type 1Monument Type 2Monument Type 3OrderProbability
CASTLES REMAINS OFA100
TOWERSROUND B100
HUNTING-LODGES REMAINS OFC100
WALLSBARMEKINREMAINS OFD100