Monimail Tower, 16th century episcopal tower in Fife, Scotland
The four-story square tower features rubble masonry with ashlar dressings in the lower portion and ashlar stone construction in the upper levels.
Cardinal Beaton commissioned the tower construction during his time as Archbishop from 1539 to 1546, with modifications made in 1578 after the Reformation.
The parapet displays carved stone heads and bears the initials of Sir James Balfour, reflecting the architectural preferences of Scottish nobility in the 1500s.
The tower contains an ice house in its lowest level, while its north wall measures over six feet in thickness to support the structure.
Archaeological surveys in 1982 revealed the remains of an underground bread oven near the tower, indicating the presence of a working kitchen facility.
Location: Fife
Location: Monimail
GPS coordinates: 56.31400,-3.13576
Latest update: March 9, 2025 02:52
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