Monument record MHG45109 - Moniack Castle
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 5518 4361 (40m by 40m) (Buffered by site type) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH54SE |
| Old County | INVERNESS-SHIRE |
| Civil Parish | KIRKHILL |
| Geographical Area | INVERNESS |
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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
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SHG2785 Text/Publication/Volume: SDD. 1960-. List of Buildings of Architectural or Historical Interest, (Lists held in Architectural Department of RCAHMS). list 1964.
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Record last edited
Aug 31 2009 4:07PM
