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Archaeology Notes
Event ID 684487
Category Descriptive Accounts
Type Archaeology Notes
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/event/684487
NO20NE 18 25373 07572
(NO 2536 0757) Falkland Castle (NR) (Ruins)
OS 6" map (1938)
The foundations of two circular towers, connected by a curtain wall, lie to the north of Falkland Palace (NO20NE 3). They evidently represent the remains of the 'Tower of Falkland' which was levelled in 1337, later rebuilt (and considerably enlarged in the late 15th century) and finally abandoned in 1541, on the completion of the Palace.
An angled terrace in front of the 13th century towers gives the outline of a 17th century building which has otherwise completely disappeared. RCAHMS 1933
As described and planned by the Royal Commission.
Visited by OS (WDJ) 21 March 1967
