Knockhall Castle
Introduction
The photograph on this page of Knockhall Castle by Matthew Hatton as part of the Geograph project.
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Knockhall Castle
Image: © Matthew Hatton Taken: Unknown
The Mains of Knockhall is the main farm for this tiny community but the steadings in the foreground belong to Ythan Lodge. Knockhall Castle can also be seen on the ridge. The castle was built by 3rd Lord Sinclair of Newburgh in 1565. It has been a ruin since 1734 when it accidentally caught fire.
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Image Location
Latitude
57.327962
Longitude
-2.010779