Earnside Castle
Earnside Castle was a 15th-century castle, about 4.5 miles (7.2 km) north west of Forres, Moray, Scotland, and north of Alves Wood.[1] It may be known as Ernside Castle.[2] 57°38′34″N 3°29′36″W / 57.6427°N 3.4932°W
| EarnsideCastle | |
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  EarnsideCastle | |
| Coordinates | 57°38′34″N 3°29′36″W / 57.6427°N 3.4932°W |
| Site history | |
| Built | 15th century |
History
The Cumyns of Altyr built the castle around 1450.[2]
Structure
There is no longer any significant trace of the castle.[2]However a large oblong cropmark, having some small oblongs in it, which can be seen may be associated with it. [3]
References
- ^ Coventry, Martin (1997) The Castles of Scotland. Goblinshead. ISBN 1-899874-10-0 p.16e
- ^ a b c "Earnside Castle". Canmore. Retrieved 2020-03-26.
- ^ "Earnside Castle". Aberdeenshire Council. Retrieved 2020-03-26.
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