Scheduled MonumentsScotlandAuchinleck Castle

Auchinleck Castle

Scotland
HES SM5269
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Auchinleck Castle is a medieval stronghold situated in East Ayrshire, Scotland, dating from the fifteenth century. The castle represents a typical Scottish baronial tower house of its period, featuring the characteristic defensive architecture employed by minor nobility and landed gentry in the region during the late medieval era. The structure stands as evidence of the settlement patterns and territorial authority established by the Boswell family, who held significant lands in Ayrshire during this period. The castle remains an important archaeological monument documenting the domestic and defensive arrangements of fifteenth-century Scottish castle design.

Auchinleck Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5269. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Auchinleck Castle?

Auchinleck Castle is a medieval stronghold situated in East Ayrshire, Scotland, dating from the fifteenth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5269.

Who is responsible for protecting Auchinleck Castle?

Auchinleck 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 SM5269.

What other scheduled monuments are near Auchinleck Castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Auchinleck Old House (0.1 km), Kingencleugh Castle (2.5 km), Ballochmyle Viaduct,rock carvings 280m NE of (2.6 km).

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