Burgie Castle (6)
This is the fine Hall fireplace in the west gable of the main block, at first floor level. The lintel is beautifully built as a 'straight arch' with the stones joggled or angled so as to prevent them from slipping. The fireplace opening has been built up to help prevent collapse. The key stone in the centre is ornamented with the arms of the Dunbars, and the date "1602 zeirs". Tranter identified the initials A.D. K.R. and R.D. as well as a defaced motto. The arch above the fireplace would have been hidden behind the plasterwork and is a relieving arch, designed to transfer the weight of the wall above to either side of the fireplace.
Burgie Castle (6)
This is the fine Hall fireplace in the west gable of the main block, at first floor level. The lintel is beautifully built as a 'straight arch' with the stones joggled or angled so as to prevent them from slipping. The fireplace opening has been built up to help prevent collapse. The key stone in the centre is ornamented with the arms of the Dunbars, and the date "1602 zeirs". Tranter identified the initials A.D. K.R. and R.D. as well as a defaced motto. The arch above the fireplace would have been hidden behind the plasterwork and is a relieving arch, designed to transfer the weight of the wall above to either side of the fireplace.