Lesmoir Castle Explained

Lesmoir Castle
Map Type:Scotland Aberdeenshire
Coordinates:57.3396°N -2.8806°W
Built:14th century

Lesmoir Castle was a 16th-century castle, about west of Rhynie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, south-west of Tap o' Noth, at Mains of Lesmoir.[1]

History

Jock o’Scurdargue used the castle in the 15th century.[1] Although it has been suggested that there was construction dating back to 1508 while the earliest evidence suggests 1544. It is said to have been repaired around 1600.[2] It became a Gordon stronghold in the 16th century. David Leslie captured it in 1647 by draining the wet moat; he sacked the castle and hanged 27[2] of the garrison.[1] The Grants of Rothiemaise purchased it in 1759, and dismantled it.[1]

Structure

The castle was in 13th-century circular earthworks. There are few remains of the castle.[2] [1] In 1647 there was a tower with a walled courtyard, which enclosed outbuildings. There was a moat. A house here remained until 1759 when it was demolished for building materials. There was a motte. The bailey which was to the south was a triangle about above the marshland.[2]

See also

References

  1. Coventry, Martin (1997) The Castles of Scotland. Goblinshead. p.238
  2. Web site: Lesmoir Castle. Canmore. 2021-06-03.

57.3396°N -2.8806°W