Archaeology Notes

Event ID 683183

Category Descriptive Accounts

Type Archaeology Notes

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NO13SE 14 1865 3192.

(NO 1865 3192) Castle (NR) (Site of)

OS 6" map (1959)

The ruins of this castle were standing about 6ft high when it was excavated c.1810 by a proprietor of Dunsinane. The strong walls were built with polished freestone, examples of which can be seen in the old church door (NO13SE 13). A Bronze ring and two 'ancient' copper coins were found.

It is referred to in the 'Records of Service' (in the General Registry Office, Edinburgh) as 'the Moat or Newhall of Kinrossie'.

Name Book 1864