Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBlervie Castle

Blervie Castle

Scotland
HES SM5625
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Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Blervie Castle is a ruined castle situated in Morayshire, Scotland, dating to the medieval period. The site consists of the remains of a fortified structure characteristic of the region's defensive architecture. Like many Scottish castles of its era, Blervie would have served as a stronghold for a local landholding family, reflecting the pattern of settlement and control typical of medieval Moray. The castle remains an important archaeological monument, recorded in the historic environment record as part of Scotland's medieval military heritage.

Blervie Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5625. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Blervie Castle?

Blervie Castle is a ruined castle situated in Morayshire, Scotland, dating to the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5625.

Who is responsible for protecting Blervie Castle?

Blervie 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 SM5625.

What other scheduled monuments are near Blervie Castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Templestone, stone circle, Rafford (0.4 km), Burgie Castle and Dovecot (3.1 km), Sueno's Stone (3.4 km).

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