Ellon, 'earl's Hill'
Motte (Medieval)(Possible)
Site Name Ellon, 'earl's Hill'
Classification Motte (Medieval)(Possible)
Alternative Name(s) Moat Hill; Mount Of Ellon
Canmore ID 20493
Site Number NJ93SE 3
NGR NJ 9574 3042
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/20493
- Council Aberdeenshire
- Parish Ellon
- Former Region Grampian
- Former District Gordon
- Former County Aberdeenshire
NJ93SE 3 9574 3042
(NJ 9574 3042) Earl's Hill (NAT) (Site of).
OS 6" map, (1959)
The remains of the motte, latterly known as Moat Hill or Earl's Hill, stood opposite the west end of the New Inn. It was demolished in the beginning of the 19th century when the Peterhead turnpike was made and its position is now occupied by a small garden enclosure.
W D Simpson 1958.
No trace.
Visited by OS (R L) 12 December 1968.