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Balcanquhal
Tower House (Medieval)
Site Name Balcanquhal
Classification Tower House (Medieval)
Canmore ID 28072
Site Number NO11SE 2
NGR NO 16 10
NGR Description NO c. 16 10
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/28072
- Council Fife
- Parish Strathmiglo
- Former Region Fife
- Former District North East Fife
- Former County Fife
NO11SE 2 c. 16 10
See also NO11SE 5.
'The tower at Balcanquhal, which was in existence at the close of the 15th century, was the principal seat of the proprietor of the lands of Balcanquhal, Carmore and Corrinzion'.
A H Millar 1895.
A charter by James V, dated at Edinburgh 9th May 1527, confirmed to Alexander 'Balcancoll' 'he lands of Balcancoll with the tower and mill. Another charter dated at Holyrood House, Edinburgh, 19th November 1581, again mentions 'the tower and mill' of Balconquhal.
Reg Magni Sig Reg Scot 1984.
