The Development of Balvenie Castle

W Douglas Simpson (Author)


Keywords:
Military Castle
Period(s):
16th Centuries, 13th 15th

Abstract


The ruined castle at Balvenie occupied a position of tactical and strategic importance. The article describes construction phases in the 13th, 15th and 16th centuries demonstrating that the castle evolved from a primitive and purely military castle of enciente into a fortified residence.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.9750/PSAS.060.132.148

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Published
30-11-1926
How to Cite
Simpson, W. D. (1926). The Development of Balvenie Castle. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, 60, 132–148. https://doi.org/10.9750/PSAS.060.132.148
Issue
Vol. 60 (1926)
Section
Articles
DOI
https://doi.org/10.9750/PSAS.060.132.148