Difference between revisions of "Falkland Castle"
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| − | + | The foundations of two circular towers, connected by a curtain wall, lie to the north of Falkland Palace (NO20NE 3). They evidently represent the remains of the 'Tower of Falkland' which was levelled in 1337, later rebuilt (and considerably enlarged in the late 15th century) and finally abandoned in 1541, on the completion of the Palace. | |
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Revision as of 06:58, 2 April 2021
| Building summary | |
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| [photo awaited] | |
| Name | Falkland Castle |
| Address | |
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| Other names | |
| Date | 13th & 14th centuries |
| OS grid ref | NO 25373 07572 |
| Latitude & longitude | 56°15′17″N 3°12′22″W |
| Listing | Category B (removed) |
| Listing reference | LB8799; SM854 |
Falkland Castle is a former castle within the grounds of Falkland Palace
| HES listing details (as ancient monument)[1] | ||
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| Reference: SM854 | Date: 30/04/1920; amended 27/06/2017 | Type: Secular: castle; palace |
| Address/Site Name
Falkland Palace | ||
| Description (from Canmore)[2]
The foundations of two circular towers, connected by a curtain wall, lie to the north of Falkland Palace (NO20NE 3). They evidently represent the remains of the 'Tower of Falkland' which was levelled in 1337, later rebuilt (and considerably enlarged in the late 15th century) and finally abandoned in 1541, on the completion of the Palace. An angled terrace in front of the 13th century towers gives the outline of a 17th century building which has otherwise completely disappeared. | ||
| HES listing details (as listed building)[3] | ||
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| Reference: LB8799 | Date: 01/02/1972; removed 27/06/2017 | Category: B |
| Address/Site Name
Falkland Palace – Castle | ||
| Description
13th and 14th centuries, destroyed 1337 and perhaps at least in part subsequently rebuilt. Remains comprise base of large circular well-tower, ashlar-built with triple chamfered ground course linked on north west by curtain wall to circular north tower; very fragmentary. | ||
| Statement of special interest
Scheduled Monument. Built by the Macduffs, Earls of Fife; in 1371 to Robert Stuart Earl of Monteith later Duke of Albany; James II made Falkland a Palace 1460. | ||
| Reason for removal from listing
Scheduling [as a Scheduled Monument] is the more appropriate designation for this structure. | ||
Previous uses
Castle
Notes
- ↑ HES record for SM854
- ↑ [https://canmore.org.uk/site/29774/falkland-castle Canmore record 29774
- ↑ HES record for LB8799
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