Scheduled MonumentsScotlandArdross Castle

Ardross Castle

Scotland
HES SM841
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Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Ardross Castle is a late medieval fortified tower house located in Fife, Scotland, dating to the fifteenth or sixteenth century. The structure represents a typical example of Scottish tower house architecture, a defensive residential form that proliferated during the late medieval period. The castle stands as evidence of the architectural traditions and social hierarchy of later medieval Fife, where such fortified dwellings served as symbols of landholding authority and local power. The site remains an important record of domestic fortification practices in early modern Scotland.

Ardross Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM841. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ardross Castle?

Ardross Castle is a late medieval fortified tower house located in Fife, Scotland, dating to the fifteenth or sixteenth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM841.

Who is responsible for protecting Ardross Castle?

Ardross Castle 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 SM841.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ardross Castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Newark Castle & dovecot (1.1 km), St Monans windmill and saltpans, 350m E of 45 Miller Terrace (2.7 km), Earlsferry,chapel (3 km).

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