Thornton Castle, Marykirk, Aberdeenshire is a fortress or fortified residence in Marykirk, Aberdeenshire. Parts of the house date from 1531.[1][2][3]
It was the traditional home of the Strachan family, but was held more recently by Rev Dr Alexander Crombie (1762–1840). Architecturally, it is a small square tower house, dated 1531, of three storeys.
References
edit- ^ "Thornton Castle, Marykirk". Historic Scotland Environment.
- ^ "Thornton Castle, Marykirk". Scotlands Places.
- ^ "Thornton Castle, Marykirk, Aberdeenshire". British Listed Buildings.
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