Scheduled MonumentsScotlandAuchinleck Old House

Auchinleck Old House

Scotland
HES SM5468
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Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Auchinleck Old House is a sixteenth-century defensive structure located in East Ayrshire, Scotland. The building represents a significant example of late medieval domestic architecture from the period when fortified residences were common among the Scottish gentry and nobility. Its design reflects the transitional character of Scottish architecture during the sixteenth century, when traditional defensive features were gradually incorporated into more substantial residential dwellings. The monument survives as an important record of local aristocratic settlement and architectural practice in Renaissance Scotland.

Auchinleck Old House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5468. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Auchinleck Old House?

Auchinleck Old House is a sixteenth-century defensive structure located in East Ayrshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5468.

Who is responsible for protecting Auchinleck Old House?

Auchinleck Old House 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 SM5468.

What other scheduled monuments are near Auchinleck Old House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Auchinleck Castle (0.1 km), Kingencleugh Castle (2.5 km), Ballochmyle Viaduct,rock carvings 280m NE of (2.7 km).

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