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Castle of Kerdale

The Castle of Kerdale was once the seat of the barony of Kerdale but only a low section of grass-covered wall remains of it.

In the early 13th century the castle was owned by Freskin de Kerdal, thought to be a descendent of Freskin de Moravia. Little is know about Freskin de Kerdal except that he may have been the brother-in-law of William de Douglas and was patron of the church of Daviot.

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Alternative names for Castle of Kerdale

Cardale; Cardell; Casteltown; Castletown; Kerdal; Kersdale

Clans associated with Castle of Kerdale

Douglas

Surnames associated with Castle of Kerdale

Douglas

Ogilvie

Ogilvy

Where is Castle of Kerdale?

Castle of Kerdale is in the parish of Croy and Dalcross and the county of Inverness-shire.

Grid reference: NH 7493 4271

Lat / long: 57.45738600, -4.08626050

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Inverness, Loch Ness & Culloden (Fort Augustus & Drumnadrochit)
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Nairn & Cawdor (Darnaway Forest, Ardersier & Culloden Muir)
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Weather at Castle of Kerdale

7°C
max 7°C / min 7°C
2km/h SW
1031mb
84%
93%
03:55 20:30

Overcast clouds
Weather observed at Inverness at 05:45
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References (books)

Invernessiana
Charles Fraser-Mackintosh
Inverness, 1875
Registrum Episcopatus Moraviensis
Various
Edinburgh, 1837
The Douglas Book (Volume 1)
William Fraser
Edinburgh, 1885
The Province of Moray, c.1000-1230
Alasdair D. Ross
Aberdeen, 2003
The Register of the Great Seal of Scotland A.D. 1424-1513
James Balfour Paul
Edinburgh, 1882
The Register of the Great Seal of Scotland A.D. 1513-1546
James Balfour Paul
Edinburgh, 1883
The Register of the Great Seal of Scotland A.D. 1609-1620
John Maitland Thomson
Edinburgh, 1892
The Register of the Great Seal of Scotland A.D. 1620-1633
John Maitland Thomson
Edinburgh, 1894

References (websites)

Canmore

Castles near Castle of Kerdale

Daviot Castle

2.8km away

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4.7km away

Cantraydoune

5.2km away

Castlehill (site of)

5.5km away

Inshes

5.5km away

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6.3km away

Cantray Dallas (site of)

7.0km away

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7.1km away

Castle Heather (site of)

7.1km away
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Ancient sites near Castle of Kerdale

Balnuaran Of Clava, South-West chambered cairn, stone circle and rock art

1.8km away

Balnuaran of Clava kerb cairn and rock art

1.9km away

Balnuaran Of Clava, Centre ring cairn and stone circle

1.9km away

Balnuaran Of Clava, North-East chambered cairn, stone circle and rock art

1.9km away

Clootie Well sacred site

15.4km away

Humberston (site of) stone circle

25.8km away

Urquhart Castle fort

25.9km away

Aviemore ring cairn, stone circle

32.7km away

Eilean na Faoileag crannog

35.1km away
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Pictish stones near Castle of Kerdale

Kingsmills Class I symbol stone

8.0km away

Lochardill Class I symbol stone

8.5km away

Knocknagael Boar Stone Class I symbol stone

9.3km away

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10.7km away

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11.7km away

Invereen Class I symbol stone

12.5km away

Rosemarkie 1 Class II cross slab

14.9km away

Rosemarkie 2 Class III slab

14.9km away

Rosemarkie 3 Class III slab

14.9km away
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Pictish sites near Castle of Kerdale

Torvean silver chain

9.5km away

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44.6km away

Gaulcross hoard

81.4km away

Parkhill silver chain

118.3km away

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125.3km away

Dunnicaer fort

126.3km away

Norrie's Law hoard

149.9km away

Haddington silver chain

184.8km away

Traprain Law silver chain

186.4km away
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Accommodation near Castle of Kerdale

New Drumossie Hotel
hotel, bar, restaurantInverness
4.4km away
Culloden House Hotel
hotel, restaurant barInverness
4.7km away
Premier Inn Inverness East
hotel, restaurant, barInverness
6.3km away
Holiday Inn Express Inverness
hotelInverness
6.4km away
Glendruidh House Hotel
hotelInshes
6.5km away
Castle Stuart
hotelInverness
7.1km away
Kingsmills Hotel
hotel, bar, restaurantInverness
7.5km away
Premier Inn Inverness Centre (Millburn Rd)
hotel, restaurantInverness
7.7km away
Craigmonie Hotel and Leisure
hotelInverness
7.8km away
Old Court Apartment
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7.8km away

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Cafés, restaurants & bars near Castle of Kerdale

New Drumossie Hotel
hotel, bar, restaurantInverness
4.4km away
Culloden House Hotel
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4.7km away
Premier Inn Inverness East
hotel, restaurant, barInverness
6.3km away
Kingsmills Hotel
hotel, bar, restaurantInverness
7.5km away
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hotel, restaurantInverness
7.7km away
Heathmount Hotel
hotel, restaurant, barInverness
8.1km away
Crown Court Town House Hotel
hotel, restaurant, barInverness
8.1km away
Rocpool Reserve Hotel & Chez Roux
hotel, restaurant, barInverness
8.4km away
Glen Mhor Hotel
hotel, self-catering apartments, restaurant, barInverness
8.6km away
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hotel, restaurant, barInverness
8.6km away
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Published on the 29th of February 2012 at 10:58 pm. Updated on the 3rd of December 2024 at 11:28 am.

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