Auldearn Castle
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| Auldearn Castle | |
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| Auldearn, Highland, Scotland | |
| Location | |
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| Site history | |
| Built | 12th century |
Auldearn Castle[a] was a castle near the village of Auldearn, Highland in Scotland.
History
[edit | edit source]Constructed as an earth and timber motte-and-bailey castle during the reign of William the Lion in the late 12th century. [1] The castle was handed over by the constable Gillecolm de Madderty to Donald Meic Uilleim during a revolt in Moray in 1187. It was a royal castle used by the Scottish Crown. The castle was the site of the fealty of William, Earl of Ross to King Robert the Bruce in 1308.
Notes
[edit | edit source]- ^ Also known as Castle Of Auldearn, Auldearn Motte and Boath Motte
Citations
[edit | edit source]- ^ Coventry 2010, p. 65.
References
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