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Fetteresso Castle Doocot, Fetteresso Castle Policies
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General Details and Location
Category
AT RISK
Name of Building
Fetteresso Castle Doocot
Other Name(s)
Address
Fetteresso Castle Policies
Locality
Postcode
Planning Authority
Divisional Area
Reference No
3418
Listing Category
A
OS Grid Ref
NO 84386 85391
Location Type
Rural
HS Reference No
9371
Description
Bee-hive. Harled rubble with three rat lines and top entry. (Historic Scotland)
Fetteresso Castle was recorded in existence in 1587, becoming the residence of the Earl Marischal in the early 17th century, when the Countess, upset by the noise of seals, wished to leave Dunnottar. The Castle was converted in 1808, overlooking the 16th century doocot, terraced gardens and orchards. (J Geddes)
Fetteresso Castle was recorded in existence in 1587, becoming the residence of the Earl Marischal in the early 17th century, when the Countess, upset by the noise of seals, wished to leave Dunnottar. The Castle was converted in 1808, overlooking the 16th century doocot, terraced gardens and orchards. (J Geddes)
Building Dates
16th century
Architects
Unknown
Category of Risk and Development History
Condition
Very Poor
Category of Risk
High
Exemptions to State of Risk
Field Visits
11/12/2007, 20/08/2010, 14/8/2013
Development History
December 2007: External inspection finds the doocot in very poor condition with exposed, open jointed masonry saturated and decaying. Structural cracks are developing.
August 2010: External inspection finds the doocot remains intact but heavily overgrown by weeds and suffering from a lack of maintenance.
14 August 2013: External inspection finds the building remains in much the same condition as seen previously.
Availability
Current Availability
Unknown
Appointed Agents
Price
Occupancy
Vacant
Occupancy Type
N/A
Present/Former Uses
Name of Owners
Unverified see FAQ on ascertaining ownership
Type of Ownership
Unknown
Information Services
Additional Contacts/Information Source
Bibliography
Deeside and the Mearns Jane Geddes (2001) p24
Online Resources
Classification
Farming
Original Entry Date
18-APR-08
Date of Last Edit
27/03/2014
