Powrie Castle
| Powrie Castle | ||
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 North wing of Powrie Castle from the road north of it |
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| Creation time : | 16./17. century | |
| Castle type : | Niederungsburg | |
| Conservation status: | restored or ruin | |
| Standing position : | Scottish nobility | |
| Construction: | Quarry stone | |
| Place: | Dundee | |
| Geographical location | 56 ° 30 '3.6 " N , 2 ° 56' 23.9" W | |
| Height: | 127 m ASLTemplate: height / unknown reference | |
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Powrie Castle is the restored ruin of a low castle in the north of the Scottish city of Dundee .
history
The castle was built in the early 16th century and destroyed in 1548 by English troops who were then stationed in Balgillo in the course of the Rough Wooing . After that, the castle was rebuilt as two separate buildings that enclose an inner courtyard.
The south wing was built as a tower house with a Z-shaped floor plan and vaulted ceilings . This building is now in ruins. It is considered a Scheduled Monument .
The north wing was built in 1604 in the Renaissance style . The ground floor is also provided with vaulted ceilings and the building serves as a residential building. Historic Scotland has listed the building as a Category A Historic Building.
A competition from the National Trust for Scotland was announced for the restoration of the north wing . William Strickland won this competition and was allowed to buy the building. Today the north wing serves as a private residence. The main entrance is on Tarago Road .
Individual evidence
- ↑ Scheduled Monument - Entry . In: Historic Scotland .
- ↑ Listed Building - Entry . In: Historic Scotland .
- ↑ Julia Horton: Hills will be fragrant with her memory . In: The Scotsman . July 1, 2005. Retrieved September 16, 2006.
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- A Chronicle of The City's Office Bearers, Chambers, Regalia, Castles & Twin Cities (PDF) Dundee City Council. Retrieved July 9, 2006.
