East Forthar
Tower House (Medieval)
Site Name East Forthar
Classification Tower House (Medieval)
Canmore ID 31222
Site Number NO30NW 16
NGR NO 30 06
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/31222
- Council Fife
- Parish Kettle
- Former Region Fife
- Former District North East Fife
- Former County Fife
NO30NW 16 30 06.
The lands of Forthir, with the tower, fortalice and manor, etc., are mentioned in a royal confirmation charter, dated 27th January, 1551.
Reg Magni Sig Reg Scot 1546-80
'Forther', a seat or noted house, is shown by Ainslie approximately where East Forthar (NO 301 064) stands today.
J Ainslie 1775
No further information was found. Enquiries at East Forthar revealed no knowledge of any tower etc.
Visited by OS (WDJ) 16 October 1962
Field Visit (11 May 1928)
House, East Forthar.
Beside the farm cottages of East Forthar farm are the remains of a house of indeterminate date. It has been at least two storeys in height. On plan it has originally been oblong, measuring 22 feet from north to south by 44 feet 2 inches from east to west over walls 2 feet 2 inches thick. An extension has been added at the south-eastangle.
RCAHMS 1933, visited 11 May 1928.
