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Blanerne Castle is a medieval fortified structure located in Berwickshire, Scottish Borders. The castle dates to the medieval period and represents the defensive architecture typical of the Border region during a period of considerable strategic importance. The site survives as earthwork remains which provide evidence of its original layout and construction. As a fortified position in Berwickshire, the castle reflects the military and territorial interests of medieval landholding families in the Scottish Borders, an area subject to repeated conflict and cross-border activity.
Blanerne Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4216. View the official record →
Blanerne Castle is a medieval fortified structure located in Berwickshire, Scottish Borders. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4216.
Blanerne 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 SM4216.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Preston Market Cross, 35m ESE of 1 Preston Cottages (3.9 km), Oldcastles, fort 350m NNW of (3.9 km), Bonkyl and Preston parish church, church 10m S of (4 km).
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