Castle Of Mey

Probably 1566-72, with various 17th, 18th, 19th and mid

20th century additions and alterations. 3-storey and attic.

3-bay centre block with 16th century projecting 5-storey

square tower at SE, and 2-storey, wide single bay crenellated

dining room wing at west gable with angle bartizans.

(c. 1954). SE tower with angle bartizans, crenellated

with modern glazing. 2 wings project at rear forming narrow

wallhead and regular later single bay fenestration in south

elevation. 1819 (William Burn, architect) Baronial porch,

with round-arched detailing, and entrance hall fill SW

with round-headed entrance with flanking round-headed

windows and double leaf doors, in projecting canted porch;

5-light arcaded window above entrance. 2-storey wing

projects at rear, forming with main castle elevation, 2

sides of high walled rear court, with round-headed entrance

under crenellated wallhead.

Piended dormers rise through wallhead; sash and case

window with multi-pane glazing; gun loops in south elevation

of centre block and in tower; coped end and ridge stacks;

slate roofs.