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Posted by nc500route66 on 07-02-2020 18:16:36 in Castles never

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Cawdor Castle is steeped in intrigue and history.

Cawdor Castle dates from the late 14th century, built as a private fortress by the Thanes of Cawdor. An ancient medieval tower built around the legendary holly tree. 

This fortification, founded by William the Lion in 1179 was sited to command the ford over the river Nairn near the sea.

That castle has since vanished without trace. The family had another residence at Old Calder which, according to the Exchequer accounts, was last repaired in 1398. Again, not much remains of that building apart from faint crop-marks.

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Town
Cawdor
Phone
01667 404401
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City
Nairn

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Cawdor Castle and Gardens, B9090, Cawdor, Nairn IV12 5RD, UK

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