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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Castle | Old Castle Old Castle Old Castle Old Castle Old Castle |
Dr [Doctor] Charles Buchan Rev. [Reverend] John Phillips Andrew Gemmell Esqr. Mr James Kesson Mr William Edward |
019.04 | A little to the west of the Drumtochty Castle, and on a hill called the "Castle Hill" are the foundations of a house called the "Old Castle". It is considered to be so ancient that there is not even any tradition connected with it: but the people in the immediate neighbourhood believe it to have been a Castle, and that is all they Know about it. But judging from the extent and thickness of the walls; would convey that idea, of its having been a place of considerable importance at one time. The lime has been calcined from sea,shells [sea shells] and formed into a gross matter with coarse gravel. The walls are about 3 feet in thickness and are level with the surface; property of Andrew Gemmell Esqr. |
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[Page] 66Parish of Fordoun
This has evidently been a dwelling house
at some time, the extent of the foundations
and thickness of the wall are not of sufficient
extent to shew that it was a Castle, or Tower, but
as the place is known by the name given
it had better be written on Plan in Stump
and not shewnas an antiquity.
[Signed] B Render Corpl. R.E. [Corporal, Royal Engineers].
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