MHG45109 - Moniack Castle

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  • CHAPEL (Undated)

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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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Location

Grid reference Centred NH 5518 4361 (40m by 40m) (2 map features)
Map sheet NH54SE
Civil Parish KIRKHILL
Geographical Area INVERNESS

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