MHG7045 - Inshoch Castle

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Type and Period (1)

  • CASTLE (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)

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NH95NW 3 9364 5669.
Castle (NR) (rems of) OS 1:10,000 map (1977)

Inshoch Castle, originally on Z-plan apparently dates from second half of 16th century, with a later addition on W.
D MacGibbon and T Ross 1887

Inshoch Castle, generally as described by MacGibbon and Ross, has deteriorated greatly since their visit. The newel staircase in N has collapsed and later addition on W is reduced to ground level. Visited by OS (RL) 11 December 1970

Photographed by RCAHMS (flown 1976).
(Undated) information in NMRS.

REFERENCE
NATIONAL LIBRARY DRAWINGS
1 drawing 5th October Vol.1, No.2
1 drawing 5th October Vol.1 no.12

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Location

Grid reference Centred NH 9364 5669 (27m by 22m) (2 map features)
Map sheet NH95NW
Civil Parish AULDEARN
Geographical Area NAIRN

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