Fedderate Castle, Medieval tower house in New Deer, Scotland
The stone walls of Fedderate Castle rise 30 feet high and measure 6 feet thick, forming an L-shaped structure of 58 feet by 44 feet.
Built in 1257 by the Crawford family, the castle withstood a three-week siege in 1690 when Lord William Oliphant and Jacobite forces resisted Hugh Mackay's army.
The castle represents the architectural evolution of Scottish defensive structures, transitioning from military fortification to residential purposes throughout medieval times.
Visitors can locate the castle ruins at coordinates 57°32′19″N 2°10′26″W, marked as a scheduled monument under Heritage Environment Scotland's protection.
A geophysical survey in 2010 revealed that the castle's defensive moat was positioned closer to the walls than previously documented by historians.
Location: Aberdeenshire
Inception: 1257
GPS coordinates: 57.53860,-2.17390
Latest update: April 11, 2025 08:20
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