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Basic Site Details

Cawdor Castle
Nairnshire
A Listed
Scotland
Carver for Mackenzie & Matthews work: Goodwillie. HS claims that East Lodge may be by A & W Reid.

Building Type Classification

The building is classified under the following categories:

Class classic

ClassificationOriginal ClassificationNotes
CastleNot Known

Events

The following date-based events are associated with this building:

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Event TypeFromToNotes
1845cSketch by R W Billings of panelling in drawing room
1848cExtension of W wing, addition of short bay and tower to S wing begun
18541855Additions. Library pavilon remodelled and baronialised. Also later men servants' bedrooms
1867Designs by James Matthews for the screen at E end of footbridge and postern gate. Infilling of S courtyard for rear entrance and service accommodation
1869Fresh designs for postern gate and remodelling of the causeway leading to the drawbridge.
18721878Remodelling of upper levels of N Wing, addition of carved dormers and corbelled tower at the east end
1874Proposals for the infilling of the N courtyard to creat 'King Duncan's Hall' - not executed
1884Additions - new pavilion added to S of entrance drawbridge
1888Proposals for an arcade to be introduced at N courtyard (not executed)
190601962Measured survey drawings

People

Design and Construction

The following individuals or organisations have carried out design/construction work. Where architects or practices worked together, matching letters appear beside their names in the Partnership Group column.

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PersonPartnership GroupRoleFromToNotes
Robert William Billings1845cSketch of panelling in drawing room
James MatthewsC1848cExtension of W wing, addition of short bay and tower to S wing begun
Mackenzie & MatthewsC1848cExtension of W wing, addition of short bay and tower to S wing begun
Thomas MackenzieC1848cExtension of W wing, addition of short bay and tower to S wing begun
James MatthewsA18541856Alterations - 'Gentle baronialisation'
Mackenzie & MatthewsA1854Alterations - 'Gentle baronialisation'
Thomas MackenzieA1854Alterations - 'Gentle baronialisation'
James MatthewsB1854aAlso later - men servants' bedrooms
James MatthewsD1867Designs by James Matthews for the screen at E end of footbridge. Infilling of S courtyard for rear entrance and service accommodation and postern gate
A & W ReidE1869Fresh designs for postern gate and remodelling of the causeway leading to the drawbridge.
Alexander ReidE1869Fresh designs for postern gate and remodelling of the causeway leading to the drawbridge.
William ReidE1869Fresh designs for postern gate and remodelling of the causeway leading to the drawbridge.
A & W ReidF18721878Remodelling of upper levels of N Wing, addition of carved dormers and corbelled tower at the east end
Alexander ReidF18721878Remodelling of upper levels of N Wing, addition of carved dormers and corbelled tower at the east end
William ReidF18721878Remodelling of upper levels of N Wing, addition of carved dormers and corbelled tower at the east end

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References

Bibliographic References

The following books contain references to this building:

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AuthorYearTitlePartPublisherNotes
Gifford, John1992Highland and Islands (The Buildings of Scotland)Penguin Booksp272

Archive References

The following archives hold material relating to this building:

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SourceNameCat NumberItem NameNotes
Professor David M Walker personal archiveProfessor David M Walker, notes and collection of archive materialInformation per Andrew Wright from plans and documents in Charter Room at Cawdor
Viewfield House, Old Perth Rd, Inverness (1990)A Marshall Mackenzie & Marr Office List (held by John G Marr in 1960)
National Monuments Record of Scotland/NMRS, RCAHMSList of jobs supplied by Mr Alistair Ross, Inverness (given to NMRS in 1950s)For Ross work
Historic Environment ScotlandListed Buildings Register1728
Historic Environment ScotlandListed Buildings Register1731East Lodge