OS1/14/1/19
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MELGUND CASTLE (In Ruins) | Melgund Castle (In Ruins) Melgund Castle (In Ruins) Melgund Castle (In Ruins) Melgund Castle (In Ruins) Melgund Castle (In Ruins) Melgund Castle (In Ruins) Melgund Castle (In Ruins) Melgund Castle (In Ruins) Melgund Castle (In Ruins) Melgund Castle (In Ruins) |
New Statistical Account Mr. Jarron Tenant of Mains Revd. [Reverend] Mr Myles Ph. [Parish] Minister Mr. Chalmers of Aldbar Mr. Drummond Steward of Melgund R. Fraser, Dam of Tillywhandland Estate Map Mr. Murray Factor Fullarton's Gazetteer County Map (Johnstones) |
033 | '' The remains of the Castle of Melgund are still extensive, & indicate no inconsiderable degree of strength & of magnificence'' New Statistical Account. The ruins of '' Melgund Castle'' are large, the walls standing at present being the entire extent of the building in its original state. None of roofings of the Castle remain. There is a round tower at its north Eastern angle in which there is a winding stone stair. There is also the ruin of a square tower near the centre of the building on the front or north side. The Castle & the Estate of Melgund are the property of the Right Honble [Honourable] the Earl of Minto. - As stated in the New Statistical Account, ''places of sepulture have been found in several parts of the Parish. Cairns of Stones, & rude stone coffins evidently put together in haste, mark in various places the ancient battlefield". At the places marked on the Examination Trace lying to the west of ''Melgund Castle'', Stone Coffins, as stated by Mr Jarron of Mains, & R. Fraser, were dug out about 14 years ago. In the [continued on page 20] |
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