Dunipace, Herbertshire Castle

NS88SW 2.00 80493 83096

NS88SW 2.01 80434 83227 Stables

(NS 80493 83096) Herbertshire Castle (NR) (site of)

OS 6" map (1967)

Herbertshire Castle has been demolished. In 1889 it was described as a large and lofty structure, L-shaped on plan and measuring 63'6" in length, including the wing, by 43'8" in breadth. The small limb forming the L was 26'2" wide and appears to have projected about 12'. The sketch accompanying the description shows the upper parts rising above a complex of later additions. MacGibbon and Ross suggest a 16th century date for the castle.

RCAHMS 1963, visited 1954; D MacGibbon and T Ross 1889

Other than several unintelligible grass-covered banks there is now no trace of the castle.

Visited by OS (DWR) 22 January 1974

The site of Herbertshire Castle lies on slightly elevated ground in the SW corner of Herbertshire Park. The visible remains are incoherent, comprising an area of low scarps and shallow depressions.

Visited by RCAHMS (PC) 9 September 1983.

NMRS REFERENCE

Architect: Frank Burnet & Boston 1907

Robert Adam - design for new house - not executed

Burnt c. 1914. Now demolished.

Inventory of plans. Callaner House Drawings - typescript (R6(P37))

EXTERNAL REFERENCE

Scottish Records Office

Redecoration of Herbertshire Castle.

Receipted account from David Buchanan for internal and external painting.

1866 - 1867 GD 171/Box 103

Painting and papering of Herbertshire Castle.

Receipted account for #143.8.6 from David Buchanan, Falkirk.

1870 GD 171/Box 104

Repair work at Herbertshire Castle and Gardens.

Provision of a circular headed gate in two leaves at Entrance Court and repair of the gates at the Main Entrance.

Repair of the windows of the Castle.

Altering, glazing and painting sashes of the South Melon Pits in the Garden.

Receipted account from James Black to William Forbes.

1866 GD 171/Box 103