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Tarradale Castle

Tarradale Castle

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Tarradale Castle was a castle that was located near Muir of Ord, Scotland, most likely northwest of Tarradale House.[1][2] King Robert the Bruce captured and destroyed the castle in 1308.[3][4]

In 2017, the University of Aberdeen understook an extensive survey and trench evaluation of the site.[5] Evidence of medieval settlement, including ceramics and worked metals were discovered.[5] The earthworks of the castle have been flattened and ploughed out.[5]

Tarradale House

Tarradale House

Tarradale House was built on the site in 1680. The geologist Sir Roderick Murchison was born there in 1792.[6]

References

  1. [1]
    Tarradale House is at 57°30′21″N 4°25′02″W, 1970-1971 1:2,500 Ordnance Survey map of Inverness-Shire and Skye.
  2. [2]
    Historic Environment Scotland. "Tarradale (68543)". Canmore. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
  3. [3]
    Jones, G. D. B. (2002). "Tarradale: Investigation of a Cropmark Site near Muir of Ord, Ross and Cromarty" (PDF). Highland Council Historic Environment Record. submission.
  4. [4]
    Brown, Michael (2 July 2008). Bannockburn. Edinburgh University Press. p. 31. ISBN 978-0-7486-3334-0.
  5. [5]
    Historic Environment Scotland. "Tarradale Castle (Presumed Site) – Tarradale Through Time (365438)". Canmore. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
  6. [6]
    "Tarradale House from the Gazetteer for Scotland".


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