MHG21113 - Skibo Castle, Formal Garden

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Type and Period (1)

  • GARDEN (Post Medieval to 21st Century - 1560 AD to 2100 AD)

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This GR is to the lower terrace S of the Castle. First ed OS shows before the castle was extended. At this stage there ws a summer house (circular) in the centre, surrounded by circular decorative beds. There was another series of beds in concentric ring designs to the W. By the 2nd ed these beds and summer house appear to have gone. Fountains are marked on the upper terrace - HAW 12/2002

Renumbered from NH78NW0064B
JHooper, 30/08/2001

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Location

Grid reference Centred NH 7373 8900 (260m by 62m) (2 map features)
Map sheet NH78NW
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Civil Parish DORNOCH

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