What is recorded here

Crathes Castle Policies holds Post Medieval ice-houses built between 1561 and 1899. They stand inside the castle estate in Aberdeenshire, where cold stone and human ambition met. The chamber may have stored fish, fruit or wine through summer heat. Its purpose was practical, but its shape suggests pride.

Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Crathes Castle Policies as Structure (period Unassigned). 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.

Crathes Castle Policies were developed by the Gordon family, who held Crathes Castle from the 16th century onwards. The policies are important as they reflect the historical landscape management and estate planning associated with one of Scotland's prominent noble families.

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