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Achallader Castle is a ruined stronghold situated in Argyllshire in the Scottish Highlands. The castle dates from the medieval period and stands as evidence of the fortified residences maintained by local landholding families in this region. The site also encompasses an associated burial ground, reflecting the importance of the location as both a secular and ecclesiastical centre. The ruins today consist of fragmentary stone structures indicative of a modest castle of the type commonly constructed in the Argyll landscape during the later medieval centuries.
Achallader Castle & burial ground is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4136. View the official record →
Achallader Castle is a ruined stronghold situated in Argyllshire in the Scottish Highlands. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4136.
Achallader Castle & burial ground is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic Environment Scotland — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Scotland. The official designation reference is SM4136.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Braclaich,deserted township & field system (1.8 km), Ba Bridge-Forest Lodge,military road (4.5 km), 18th century military road, ESE of Inveroran Hotel (5 km).
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