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Peel of Lumphanan

This ancient and well-preserved motte almost certainly existed as early as 1057, at the time of Macbeth. The earlier castle was replaced with Halton House in the 15th century, although that too has now gone.

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Alternative names for Peel of Lumphanan

Ha'Ton House; Halton House; Lunfannaine; Peel Bog of Lumphanan; Peel Ring of Lumphanan

Where is Peel of Lumphanan?

Peel of Lumphanan is in the parish of Lumphanan and the county of Aberdeenshire.

Grid reference:NJ 5760 0369

Lat / long:57.12155859,-2.700326674

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OS Map for Peel of Lumphanan

OS map OL59
Aboyne, Alford & Strathdon
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Weather at Peel of Lumphanan

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References (books)

Anglo-Norman Castles
Robert Liddiard
Woodbridge, 2002

References (websites)

Canmore
Historic Environment Scotland

Castles near Peel of Lumphanan

Auchenhove Castle

2.5km away

Corse Castle

4.6km away

Balnacraig (site of)

5.3km away

Craigievar Castle

5.9km away

Castle Maud

6.3km away

Aboyne Castle

6.5km away

Coull Castle

6.5km away

Hallhead

7.5km away

Mains Of Balfour

7.7km away
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Ancient sites near Peel of Lumphanan

Tomnaverie stone circle

9.0km away

Midmar Kirk stone circle stone circle

12.5km away

Loch Of Leys crannog

14.0km away

Sunhoney stone circle stone circle

14.0km away

Buchaam souterrain

20.8km away

East Aquhorthies stone circle

23.1km away

Mill Of Fintray cursus

28.8km away

Loanhead of Daviot stone circle

30.4km away

Fetteresso cursus

32.3km away
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Pictish stones near Peel of Lumphanan

Formaston Class II cross slab

5.0km away

Cothill Class I symbol stone

6.4km away

Birse Class II cross slab

6.7km away

Corrachree Class I symbol stone

11.6km away

Coynach Class I symbol stone

13.5km away

Migvie Class II symbol stone

14.4km away

Tillypronie Class I symbol stone

15.1km away

Monymusk Class II symbol stone

17.0km away

Nether Corskie Class I symbol stone

18.1km away
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Pictish sites near Peel of Lumphanan

Parkhill silver chain

34.5km away

Dunnicaer fort

35.8km away

Nigg silver chain

36.7km away

Gaulcross hoard

60.4km away

Burghead fort

80.6km away

Norrie's Law hoard

97.6km away

Torvean silver chain

100.6km away

Traprain Law silver chain

128.6km away

Haddington silver chain

130.1km away
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Accommodation near Peel of Lumphanan

Huntly Arms
hotelAboyne
7.7km away
Aberdeen Arms
self-catering, bar, restaurantAboyne
9.6km away
Loch Kinord Hotel & Royal Deeside Woodland Lodges
hotel, restaurant, bar, self-cateringDinnet
12.7km away
Tor-Na-Coille Hotel
hotelBanchory
13.9km away
Glendavan House
bed and breakfastKinord
13.9km away
Best Western Burnett Arms Hotel
hotel, restaurant, barBanchory
14.2km away
Banchory Lodge
hotelBanchory
15.0km away
Raemoir House Hotel
hotelBanchory
15.0km away
Kildrummy Castle Hotel
hotelKildrummy
17.8km away
Morven View Cottages
self-catering cottagesBallater
19.4km away

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Cafés, restaurants & bars near Peel of Lumphanan

Aberdeen Arms
self-catering, bar, restaurantAboyne
9.6km away
Loch Kinord Hotel & Royal Deeside Woodland Lodges
hotel, restaurant, bar, self-cateringDinnet
12.7km away
Best Western Burnett Arms Hotel
hotel, restaurant, barBanchory
14.2km away
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hotel, restaurant, barBallater
22.1km away
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hotel, bar, restaurantInverurie
23.7km away
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hotel, restaurant, barInverurie
24.6km away
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hotel, restaurant, barAberdeen
25.9km away
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hotel, restaurant, barAberdeen
26.0km away
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hotel, restaurantMaryculter
27.0km away
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hotel, bar, restaurantAberdeen
30.8km away
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Published on the 14th of May 2010 at 2:00 pm. Updated on the 15th of July 2022 at 11:32 am.

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