57°18′34″N 2°01′00″W / 57.3095°N 2.0166°W
| Foveran Castle | |
|---|---|
  Foveran Castle | |
| Coordinates | 57°18′34″N 2°01′00″W / 57.3095°N 2.0166°W |
| Site history | |
| Built | 12th or 13th century |
Foveran Castle was a 12th- or 13th-century castle, about 4.5 miles (7.2 km) south -ast of Ellon, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, at Foveran, 1 mile (1.6 km) west of the mouth of River Ythan.[1] It may also be known as Turing's Tower,[1] or replace that castle. Foveran House Hotel lies 75 metres (246 ft) south -ast.[2]
History
editThe Turings were the owners of the site. The castle collapsed around 1720. The site was acquired by Forbes of Tolquhoun around 1750.
Structure
editThere is no longer any trace of the castle.[1] It appears that the arch over a spring, which was thought to have been at the base of the northern exterior wall, remained up until 1866.[3]
Tradition
editThomas the Rhymer is said to have prophesied:
When Turing's Tower falls to the land
Gladsmuir shall be near at hand;
When Turing's Tower falls to the sea,
Gladsmuir the next year shall be.
It is suggested that this relates to the Battle of Prestonpans, sometimes known as the Battle of Gladsmuir.[1]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d Coventry, Martin (1997) The Castles of Scotland. Goblinshead. ISBN 1-899874-10-0 p.183
- ^ "Foveran Castle (site of)". Stravaiging around Scotland. Retrieved 28 March 2020..
- ^ "Foveran Castle". Canmore. Retrieved 28 March 2020.