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Archaeology Notes

Event ID 771020

Category Descriptive Accounts

Type Archaeology Notes

Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/event/771020

NJ56SE 15.00 5582 6477

NJ56SE 15.01 558 647 Estate Bridge

MJ56SE 15.02 558 647 Walled Garden

NJ56SE 15.03 558 648 Dovecot

NJ56SE 15.04 557 647 Lodge

NJ56SE 15.05 5557 6466 Glassaugh House

NJ56SE 15.06 5550 6472 Mains of Glassaugh

NJ56SE 15.07 5592 6483 Windmere

Although the earliest part of this existing (but derelict) mansion appears to date from 1770, it probably lies on or near the site of the earlier 'dwellinghouse of Abercromby of Glassah' which William Ogilvie mentions in 1724. Latterly a residence of the Duffs of Glassaugh and Fetteresso, Glassaugh House was much enlarged in 1840 by Archibald Simpson, the distinguished architect. Perhaps the best-known of all the lairds of Glassaugh was General Abercromby who, in 1758, commanded the British forces at the battle of Ticonderoga. He had earlier served on the staff of the Duke of Cumberland.

[Air photographic imagery and additional bibliography listed].

NMRS, MS/712/36.

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