OS1/4/14/150
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CASTLE OF FINDON (Site of) and FOSSE (Remains of) | Castle of Findon (Remains of) | Mr Kennedy. Gardenston Mr Fordyce Merchant Gardenston William Watson Knowhead |
006.09 | All that remains of this Ancient stronghold is a confused heap of half vitrified stones partly covered with vegetation and surrounded by faint traces of a Fosse. very little is Known of its history but it is generally supposed to have been built by the Scots for the protection of the coast from the inroads of the Danes, its natural position is very strong being on the Summit of A hill protected at All points by precipitous Sides. See description remarks of St John's Church for extracts from the New Statistical of the Co [County] relating to this Castle. |
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[Page] 150Parish of Gamrie - Co [County] Banff
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