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Brechin, Brechin Castle

Sundial (period Unassigned)

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Brechin Castle survives only as a sundial marker in Angus, stripping the grand fortress to a single line of sunlight and shadow. The castle may have raged, hosted, or fallen, but time itself still points to the exact spot where its walls disappeared.
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Brechin, Brechin Castle as Sundial (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.
Brechin Castle, located in Angus, Scotland, was originally built in the 13th century and later held by the Keith family, who were influential in Scottish history. The castle is remembered for its strategic importance in the region and for its well-preserved medieval sundial, which is a notable historical feature.

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