Not to be confused with Thornton Castle, Innerwick.
Thornton Castle, Marykirk, Aberdeenshire is a fortress or fortified residence in Marykirk, Aberdeenshire. Parts of the house date from 1531.
It was the traditional home of the Strachan family, but was held more recently by Rev Dr Alexander Crombie (1762–1840). Architecturally, it is a small square tower house, dated 1531, of three storeys.
References
- "Thornton Castle, Marykirk". Historic Scotland Environment.
- "Thornton Castle, Marykirk". Scotlands Places.
- "Thornton Castle, Marykirk, Aberdeenshire". British Listed Buildings.
External links
Media related to Thornton Castle (Laurencekirk) at Wikimedia Commons
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