Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBarnes Castle,The Vaults
The vaults

Barnes Castle,The Vaults

Scotland
HES SM764
Site type
The vaults
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Barnes Castle, The Vaults is a underground stone structure located in East Lothian, Scotland. The vaults form part of the fortified settlement at Barnes Castle and date from the medieval period, representing a form of subterranean construction typical of certain Scottish castle complexes. The vaults served functional purposes within the castle's defensive and domestic arrangement, likely providing storage or shelter within the fortification. As a scheduled ancient monument under Historic Environment Scotland, The Vaults remain significant evidence of medieval Scottish architectural practice and castle engineering.

Barnes Castle,The Vaults is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM764. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Barnes Castle,The Vaults?

Barnes Castle, The Vaults is a underground stone structure located in East Lothian, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM764.

Who is responsible for protecting Barnes Castle,The Vaults?

Barnes Castle,The Vaults 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 SM764.

What other scheduled monuments are near Barnes Castle,The Vaults?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kirklands,enclosure 250m E of (7.5 km), Eaglescairnie Mains,enclosure 450m ESE of (7.8 km), Bara Loch,palisaded enclosure 250m S of (8.4 km).

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