Scheduled MonumentsScotlandArnot Tower,Scotlandwell
Scotlandwell

Arnot Tower,Scotlandwell

Scotland
HES SM996
Site type
Scotlandwell
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Arnot Tower is a late medieval tower house located at Scotlandwell in Kinross-shire, Scotland. The structure dates to the fifteenth or sixteenth century and represents the domestic architecture typical of minor Scottish landholders during this period. The tower survives as a substantial stone-built fortified residence, reflecting the defensive concerns of its era whilst serving as a focal point for local settlement and lordship. The site remains significant for understanding the evolution of rural settlement patterns and aristocratic residence in central Scotland during the transition from medieval to early modern periods.

Arnot Tower,Scotlandwell is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM996. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Arnot Tower,Scotlandwell?

Arnot Tower is a late medieval tower house located at Scotlandwell in Kinross-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM996.

Who is responsible for protecting Arnot Tower,Scotlandwell?

Arnot Tower,Scotlandwell 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 SM996.

What other scheduled monuments are near Arnot Tower,Scotlandwell?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cumbrae House, ring-ditches 200m NNE of (4.2 km), St Serf's Priory (4.7 km), Wester Upper Urquhart,cairn 1700m SSE of,West Lomond (5 km).

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