Aikenway Castle
Aikenway Castle was a castle about 5 miles (8.0 km) north of Charlestown of Aberlour, Moray, Scotland, south of the river Spey.[1]
Little remains of the castle. [2]
History
The history of the castle is not known. Traces of the castle, including a west turret survived until 1870. A brother of Earl Leslie of Rothes is said to have occupied it. [3]
The last occupants recorded were Margaret and Christian Leslie, in 1729. [2]
Structure
The castle was built on a steep promontory above a loop on the river.[1] It was naturally defended on three sides; there is evidence of artificial scarping on the narrow ridge by which the castle may be approached from the other side. [3]
The castle is said to have been lined with oak panels, and gained its name from this. [2]
References
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