Ellon Castle (Ardgith Castle)

Ellon

Aberdeenshire

Scotland

Circa Date: 16th century core w/17th & 18th century alterations and additions

Status: Ruin

Mostly demolished 1851; what remains is ruinous.

House Open to Public: Ruin

Country House: Yes

Architect: John Baxter, Jr.

Date of Birth: ?
Date of Death: 1798
Nationality: British
Notes: Son of John Baxter, Sr.

Date: 1781-87
Designed: Alterations for 3rd Earl of Aberdeen

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Title: Biographical Dictionary of British Architects, 1600-1840, A - SOFTBACK
Author: Colvin, Howard
Year Published: 1995
Reference: pg. 113
Publisher: New Haven: Yale University Press
ISBN: 0300072074
Book Type: Softback
House Listed: Category B

Park Listed: Not Listed
Past Seat / Home of: Baillie James Gordon, 18th century; George Gordon, 3rd Earl of Aberdeen, 18th century.

Current Ownership Type: Unknown

Primary Current Ownership Use: Ruinous
House Open to Public: Ruin
Historic Houses Member: No

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