Ryal Tower (Matfen)
(Marginal). The tower of Ryal is mentioned in a grant of 28th May, 1519. This is the only reference. (1)
Local tradition sites the tower to a slight platform at NZ 01317430. This is in an area of population shrinkage and is probably only a minor building steading. (2)
Ryal Tower. Site uncertain, must have stood on the hill top with the church and small village. (3)
Listed by Cathcart King and by Dodds. (4a-b)
Local tradition sites the tower to a slight platform at NZ 01317430. This is in an area of population shrinkage and is probably only a minor building steading. (2)
Ryal Tower. Site uncertain, must have stood on the hill top with the church and small village. (3)
Listed by Cathcart King and by Dodds. (4a-b)
N10296
FIELD OBSERVATION, Ordnance Survey Archaeology Division Field Investigation 1968; D Smith
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