MHG43150 - Farmstead, Castle Cumming
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- None recorded
Full Description
Traces of a tower known locally as "Castle Cumming" exist behind the farm of Auchnahannet.
Information from G A Dixon, 13 Thirlstane Rd., Edinburgh.
Not trace or local knowledge of a castle at Auchnahannet. Behind the farmhouse at NJ 0593 3337, are the footings of a substantial depopulated steading which may be what Dixon refers to. It measures about 13.0m E-W within walls 1.1m thick. The width is uncertain as the N wall has been completely removed.
Visited by OS (A A) 2 March 1971.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 0592 3337 (100m by 100m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ03SE |
| Civil Parish | CROMDALE, INVERALLAN AND ADVIE |
| Geographical Area | BADENOCH AND STRATHSPEY |
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External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/15732 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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