Castle of Findon[a] was a castle located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
| Castle of Findon | |
|---|---|
| Aberdeenshire, Scotland | |
  Castle of Findon | |
| Coordinates | 57°40′03″N 2°20′43″W / 57.66745658°N 2.345346523°W |
Located overlooking Gamrie Bay, are the earth mound remains of the castle. The castle was constructed upon a hillfort, that had been constructed to defend the area from Viking raids. The castle was held by the Troup family in the 14th century and passed to the Gardyne family.[1][2]
Notes edit
- ^ Also known as Findon Castle
Citations edit
- ^ Coventry 2010, p. 574.
- ^ "Castle Of Findon | Canmore". canmore.org.uk. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
References edit
- Coventry, Martin (2010). Castles of the Clans. Musselburgh: Goblinshead. ISBN 978-1-899874-36-1.
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