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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUCHINLECK CASTLE | Auchinleck Castle Auchinleck Castle Auchinleck Castle Affleck Castle Affleck Castle |
Forfarshire Illustrated Crown Charter James Mitchell Esq. Proprietor Ainslie's Co. [County] map New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account] |
051 | "The Castle of Auchinleck (or the field of stones), commonly called Affleck, is situated upon the high grounds of the parish of Monikie, and somewhat more than a mile west of the Church. It consists of a large tower, of considerable elevation, and of excellent masonry; but from its arrangement and style, had never been intended for a place of strength. It is still entire, and is used for lumber-rooms &c. At what time, and by whom it was erected, there is apparently no record. In the reign of James I, the estate was the property of a family designed for it "of that Ilk"; and, about the year 1430, Sir John Auchinleck, Knight, at that time the proprietor, married a daughter of Sir John Boswell of Balmuto, in Fife Shire, who, after Sir John's death. married Durham of Grange of Monifieth. The year 1830 [1430], however, is too old a date for the erection of the Castle, which may probably have been built by some of the Auchinlecks before the Estate was [continued on page 42] |
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[Page] 41Parish of Monikie -- Sheet 51 No. 1 trace 5 [at top of page]
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[Note]
"In the list of antiquities may be reckoned a
beautiful specimen of the old feudal Castles at
Affleck which though long uninhabited yet seems to
be as entire as it has ever been. It is said to serve
as a mark to sailors on the neighbouring Coast."
New Stat. Acct. [Statistical Account]
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