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Craigneach Castle

Coordinates: 57°27′59″N 3°16′18″W / 57.4663°N 3.2716°W / 57.4663; -3.2716
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Craigneach Castle was a tower house, about 1 mile (1.6 km) east of Carron, Strathspey, Moray, Scotland, and 3 miles (4.8 km) west of Charlestown of Aberlour , north of the River Spey.[1]

History

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The property may be the “Place of Elchies” plundered in 1645 by the Covenanters, although little about it is certain.[2]

Structure

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Craigneath Castle was an L-plan castle,[1] on a spur, in a commanding position. The building was of about 4.5 metres (15 ft) internal width. There was a dry-stone enclosure wall.[2]

There are now no remains.[2]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Coventry, Martin (1997) The Castles of Scotland. Goblinshead. ISBN 1-899874-10-0 p.132
  2. ^ a b c "Craigneach Castle". Canmore. Retrieved 1 January 2020.

57°27′59″N 3°16′18″W / 57.4663°N 3.2716°W / 57.4663; -3.2716