MHG6780 - Lethendry Castle
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Type and Period (1)
- CASTLE (Medieval - 1058 AD to 1559 AD)
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Full Description
(NJ 0840 2740) Castle Lethendy (NR) (Ruins)
OS 6"map, (1938)
Lethendry Castle was occupied by the Jacobites at the time of the Battle of Cromdale, in 1690.
R Douglas 1936.
Known locally as Lethendry Castle, it is a small L-shaped tower probably 16th century, incorporated in the farm buildings of Wester Lethendry. It comprises a basement and at least two storeys, and is constructed of rubble masonry bonded with lime mortar and small stone pinnings.
Visited by OS (R L) 1 September 1966.
The building was listed at Category C in 1973.
The listed status was assessed by Historic Environment Scotland in 2018. It was proposed to deslist the building and instead designate it as Scheduled Monument. <1>
The proposed changes by Historic Environment Scotland came into effect on 14/03/2018. <2> <3>
Sources/Archives (4)
- --- SHG2136 Text/Publication/Volume: Douglas, R. 1936. Ruined castles of Moray. 7; illust..
- <1> SHG28113 Text/Designation Notification/List of Buildings: Historic environment Scotland Designations Team. 2018. Designation Assessment: Lethendry Castle. Historic Environment Scotland. 08/02/2018. Digital.
- <2> SHG28114 Text/Designation Notification/List of Buildings: Historic Environment Scotland. 2018. Delisting and Scheduling Notification - LB334. Historic Environment Scotland. 19/03/2018. Digital.
- <3> SHG28115 Text/Designation Notification/Scheduled Monument: Historic Environment Scotland. 2018. Scheduled Monument Scheduling Notification - SM13689. Historic Environment Scotland. 19/03/2018. Digital.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 0841 2740 (300m by 300m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ02NE |
| Civil Parish | CROMDALE, INVERALLAN AND ADVIE |
| Geographical Area | BADENOCH AND STRATHSPEY |
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External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/15680 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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