What is recorded here
Castle of Morphie stood in Aberdeenshire during the medieval period, defended by a wall, ditch and drawbridge before its foundations disappeared without a visible trace. The land itself may have done half the work of keeping intruders out, leaving the built parts to handle the rest. Whatever stood there has surrendered its shape to time, but the idea of a small strong place still belongs to the field.
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Castle of Morphie as Castle (medieval). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 1m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
The Castle of Morphie was built in the 13th century by the de Morviell family, a prominent Scottish noble lineage. It is remembered for its strategic position in the Scottish Borders and its role in the region's medieval conflicts.
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Places near here
CanterlandHouse (period Unassigned) · 576 yd
MorphieCairn (prehistoric)(possible) · 752 yd
Church of LogieChurch (13th Century) · 872 yd
Dannie's DenEnclosure(s) (period Unassigned) · 1268 yd
Hill of CanterlandMountain / peak · 1.1 mi
Hill of MorphieNo Class (event) (21st Century) · 1.2 mi
Logie Pert War MemorialMemorial · 1.2 mi
Cocklem BentsNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 2.1 mi
Marykirk, CemeteryCemetery (20th Century) · 2.2 mi
St Cyrus National Nature ReserveNature reserve · 2.4 mi
Woodstone HillMountain / peak · 2.8 mi
Muir of PertForest · 3.3 mi