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Castle Forbes — Newtown Forbes

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Castle Forbes — Newtown Forbes
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Freestanding single-bay two-storey tower, built c. 1650. Later in use as a dovecote, converted to a folly c. 1850. Renovated in recent years. Crenellated parapet, rebuilt c. 1820. Rubble stone walls with traces of early render over. Pointed arch window opening to north elevation with dressed limestone voussoirs to arch. Round-headed door opening with cut limestone surround to the south elevation. Located in mature parkland to the southeast of Castle Forbes and to the west of Newtown-Forbes.

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