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List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
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CARESTON CASTLE | Careston Castle Careston Castle Careston Castle Careston Castle Careston Castle Careston Castle |
Valuation Roll Mr Hannay Factor Mr Gordon Land Steward New Statistical Account Land of the Lindsays Jervise's Memorials |
026 | "Under this head (antiquities) may be mentioned the Castle of Careston, the main part of which was erected 440 years ago by the Earl of Crawford who, tradition says also built Finhaven his chief residence. The West wing which is evidently the oldest, is said to have been built by one of the Carnegy family, & most likely when they came into the possession of the property of Careston. The East wing is thought to have been built by Major S Keene, soon after he acquired the Estate. Both wings project to a good distance from the main body of the house but are connected by a long lobby in front. Although the Castle cannot boast much ornament in its construction it is on the whole a stately edifice & carries in [continued on page 14] |
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[Page] 13Co. [County] Forfar -- Careston Parish
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Alison James- Moderator, Alice Bremner
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