MHG3415 - Moniack Castle
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
- TOWER HOUSE (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
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Full Description
The 'tower of Wester Moniack' was the seat of the Frasers of Strichen. (Monaick Castle - NH 5520 4360)
L Shaw 1882
The older part of the present house is probably early 17th c; L-shaped, harled, with a wide round staircase turret in corner which is corbelled out at the top into a square cap-house & modern battlements. At the back, a double bow fronted facade was added c. 1830, and a modern 2-story wing extends at the side. The kitchen wing is possible part of the original 17th c courtyard range.
SDD list 1964
As described above.
Visited by OS (A A) 21 April 1970
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 5518 4361 (69m by 65m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH54SE |
| Civil Parish | KIRKHILL |
| Geographical Area | INVERNESS |
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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External Links (2)
- http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB7818 (Online designation description (Historic Environment Scotland))
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/12730 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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