Recording Your Heritage Online
Event ID 563039
Category Descriptive Accounts
Type Recording Your Heritage Online
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Castle of Lesmoir, from 13th century. Represented by circular earthwork of a medieval homestead moat, possibly of the
Frendraught family, holders of lands of Essie before the third quarter of the 13th century and fragments of a late medieval fortalice, all largely hidden by farmyard rubbish. However, the great Gordon fireplace from this latter strength was found recently in a cottage nearby and now graces the restored Terpersie (qv). Demolished by General David Leslie in 1647, when 27 royalist 'Highlanders' were hanged.
Taken from "Aberdeenshire: Donside and Strathbogie - An Illustrated Architectural Guide", by Ian Shepherd, 2006. Published by the Rutland Press http://www.rias.org.uk
