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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle of Haulkerton | (Site of) Castle of Haulkerton | James Gavin | 024.01 | "The foundations of the old Castle of Haulkerton are barely traceable". (Sketch of the History and Antiquities of the Mearns) "Traces of the foundation of the Castle of Haulkerton are to be seen in the Wood adjoining the farm house of the Mains, built into the offices of which are two stones taken from the castle. One is a corbel, bearing an ill carved female head, and the date 1556, which relates to the time of Sir Alexander, father of the first Falconer of Phesdo, and the other is a plain slab, initialed L,A,F, and dated 1648 - the time of the first Lord Falconer". (Memorials of Angus & Mearns) The Site of the Castle is near the West Corner of Haulkerton Plantation, the ground is slightly elevated but the foundation of the Building is all taken away with the exception of two or three large stones which appear to have formed part of the foundation wall. James Gavin who pointed out the Site is an old Laborer on the Mains of Haulkerton. B. Render Corpl. R.E. [Corporal Royal Engineers] 13/6/63 [1863] |
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