MHG11557 - Embo House/Castle
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
- CASTLE (Medieval to 19th Century - 1058 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status
Full Description
The old castle of Embo, seat of Gordons of that Ilk gave way in 1767 to present Embo House which is now used as a farm-house.
J Mackay 1897; D Matheson nd.
No local information about castle. The present house in good condition, with its S front of considerable architectural merit. According to wife of owner, preservation order placed on in 1950's.
Visited by OS (A A) 23 March 1971.
(Embo House: Category A listed) HBD No. 7.
Sources/Archives (2)
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 8088 9223 (300m by 300m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH89SW |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | DORNOCH |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Investigations/Events (0)
External Links (2)
- http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB608 (Online designation description (Historic Environment Scotland))
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/15359 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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