Moray HER - NJ26NE0001 - INNES HOUSE

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Period Details

PeriodOrderProbabilityRadiocarbon DatesDate BuiltDate of DestructionDate of Loss
Post-Medieval (from 1560 AD) A100    
Modern (1900 - 2050) B100    
Medieval (1100 - 1560 AD) C80    
12th Century D80    
16th Century E80    
17th Century F100 1653  
18th Century G100    
19th Century H100    
20th Century I100    

Period Notes

Period Notes Berowald received charter for the land 1157. There is the implication of a castle at this site in 1540s from an illustration. Current house constructed in 1640-53 using the older structure. There was fire damage in 1739. It was sold in 1767, and service wings added in 1768-9, although they were removed by 1870. A courtyard was added in 1857 using an archway from circa 1770. Sold again in 1912, and shortly afterwards the North entrance forecourt and East wing were constructed. It was designated on 26/01/1971.

Architect Details

Architect Details William Aytoun was the architect in 1640-53, and William Ross was the master mason. James Robertson built service wings in 1768-9. Architects Walker and Duncan built the North entrance forecourt and East Wing in 1914-16.