Monument record MHG6794 - Castle Cumming

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Grid reference Centred NJ 0592 3337 (14m by 14m) (Buffered by site type)
Map sheet NJ03SE
Old County MORAYSHIRE
Civil Parish CROMDALE, INVERALLAN AND ADVIE
Geographical Area BADENOCH AND STRATHSPEY

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Traces of a tower known locally as "Castle Cumming" exist behind the farm of Auchnahannet.
Information from G A Dixon, 13 Thirlstane Rd., Edinburgh.

Not trace or local knowledge of a castle at Auchnahannet. Behind the farmhouse at NJ 0593 3337, are the footings of a substantial depopulated steading which may be what Dixon refers to. It measures about 13.0m E-W within walls 1.1m thick. The width is uncertain as the N wall has been completely removed.
Visited by OS (A A) 2 March 1971.

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Record last edited

Jan 28 2008 12:00AM

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