Esslemont Castle
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Esslemont Castle is a ruined tower house in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is located on the A920 west of Ellon and is designated a scheduled ancient monument.[1]
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Esslemont Castle | |
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Near Ellon, Aberdeenshire, Scotland grid reference NJ932297 | |
Coordinates | 57.3581°N 2.1141°W / 57.3581; -2.1141 |
Type | Tower house and moat |
Site information | |
Owner | Private |
Controlled by | lastly Clan Gordon |
Open to the public | No |
Condition | Ruined |
Site history | |
Built | mid 14th century-1570 |
Built by | various, notably Henry Cheyne |
In use | Until 1769 |
Materials | Granite |
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