Castles · Scottish Highlands
Wardhouse Castle
Wardhouse Castle — a castle in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Wardhouse Castle is a castle in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Place summary
Wardhouse Castle is a castle located in the Scottish Highlands. It is notable for its historical significance and architecture, contributing to the region's rich heritage. The castle's specific details regarding era, ownership, or designation are not provided.
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Background
History
Sir Bartholomew the Fleming owned the property in the 13th century. In the 16th century, the property belonged to the Leslies; the Gordons acquired it. It was in ruins by 1790, and demolished, along with a neighbouring building, shortly before 1842.
Architecture
Wardhouse Castle was an enclosure castle. Only ditches and earthworks remain. The building was very tall, with very thick walls which had a few slit windows. The lower storey was arched; the building was reached by a drawbridge. There was a moat. By the late 20th century all that was visible of the site, which had been degraded by ploughing, was a natural oval mound, mainly natural, which measured about 60 m from south east to north west by 30 m, surrounded by mere traces of a ditch. Other than the north eastern flank the natural profile has been changed. cropmarks showed ditches of an outer line of defence, which have been located by excavation.
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- Coordinates
- 57.3486, -2.6780
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB52 6XR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gordon and Buchan
Sources
- wikipedia: Wardhouse Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wardhouse Castle?
- Wardhouse Castle is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB52 6XR).
- Does Wardhouse Castle charge admission?
- Wardhouse Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Wardhouse Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode AB52 6XR. It sits within the Gordon and Buchan parliamentary constituency.