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Myres Castle
History
“Myres
Castle is steeped in history, situated in 44 acres of its own grounds, enclosed by a high stone wall, on the edge of the village
of Auchtermuchty in north west Fife. ” |
The castle
is set on a rise with panoramic views from the battlements over
the surrounding countryside. The original Myres Castle was a Z-plan
fortress dating from around 1530. The castle has been altered
and extended throughout the years. The square tower top of grey
ashlar was added in 1616, providing a striking contrast with the
ochre harling of the rest of the castle. This tower top features
garlands, shields, initials and, with a parapet and flagpole,
is an impressive addition to the castle.
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The
estate called "The Myres" is situated within the
parish of Auchtermuchty. The lands of Auchtermuchty originally
formed a part of the large possessions of the earl of Fife,
and they were subsequently conveyed by marriage to Robert,
Duke of Albany.
However,
in 1425 his son Murdoch, Duke of Albany, forfeited his estates
to the crown. For a long time after 1425 the tenants of
Auchtermuchty held their feus directly from the King, and
their rents were accounted for in rolls of the Royal Exchequer. |
In
the earliest documents referring to the lands o Auchtermuchty
they were divided into two parts, named respectively the
North Quarter and the South Quarter of Auchtermuchty, and
this division was maintained up to the end of the 16th Century.
The
first recorded renter of the South Quarter,"The Myres",
was an Englishman called Robert Coxwell who lived at the
Scottish Royal Court. |
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Myres
Castle
Auchtermuchty, Fife KY14 7EW Scotland UK
Tel.
+44 (0) 1337 828350 Fax. +44 (0)
1337 827531 USA Toll Free: 1-888-9891768
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