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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIRLIE CASTLE | Airlie Castle Airlie Castle Airlie Castle Airlie Castle Airlie Castle Airlie Castle Airlie Castle |
Mr. Grant Land Surveyor to the Earl of Airlie Map of Estate Mr. Pennycook, Gardener Mr. Lamond Landsteward at Cortachy New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] Val. [Valuation] Roll (1860-61) Old Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] |
037 | An oblong plain built mansion erected on the ground flat or foundation of the more ancient Castle which was burned down by the Marquis of Argyll in 1640. at the east end, the old tower still is entire and in good repair with an entrance through it to the front of the mansion extending from the tower southerly is a very strong wall about 4 storreys high and 10 feet thick. "The old castle of Airlie occupied a commanding position on the rocky promontory formed by the confluence of the Melgum and the Isla. From the natural advantage of the situation, & the massive strength of the building, it must have been almost, if not entirely, impregnable before the introduction of Artillery. In its original state, it exhibited the form of an oblong quadrangle, occupying the whole summit of the promontory, with the exception of a small space at the extremity which is traditionally said to have been used for exercising horses; some remains of the northern part of the castle on the ^ and most accessible side, with portcullis entry still remains nearly in its original state: The wall has been sufficiently repaired to remedy and prevent the injuries of time, but without impairing its antique character. The fosse also is still distinct, but has been partially filled up, to render the place accessible to carriages." New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] "Airlie Castle which gave title to Ogilvy Earl of Airlie, is situated in the N.W. [North West] corner of the parish at the conflux of the Melgin and Isla. It is built on a promontory, formed by these two rivers and elevated above their bed more than 100 feet. It has been a very large and strong fortress, seemingly inaccessible on [continued on page 10] |
| MOAT [Airlie Castle] | 037 | The fosse also is still distinct, but has been partially filled up, to render the place accessible to carriages. |
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[Page] 9Plan 37-1 -- Parish of Airlie -- Forfarshire
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