Report of a fortalice at Detchant, Middleton (Belford with Middleton)

A document written in 1415 describes a fortalice at Detchant. By 1715 the building was ruined. There is nothing to see at Detchant today and the exact location of the fortalice is not known.

Reference number: N3737
Historical period: Medieval (1066 to 1540)
Post-medieval (1540 to 1900)

See also:
Source of Reference
Local History of Belford with Middleton
Location of this site on a map, with option to view historical maps. Please note this link will open a new window. To return to this page please close the new window.
The Past Perfect web site for an example of a medieval castle (Wark).

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