Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBoyne,castle
Medieval · Castle

Boyne,castle

Scotland
HES SM354
Period
Medieval
Site type
Castle
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Boyne Castle is a medieval fortress located in Banffshire in north-east Scotland. The castle dates from the 15th century and represents a substantial stone-built structure characteristic of the period's defensive architecture in the region. The castle occupies a strategically significant location and exemplifies the fortified residences constructed by the Scottish landed gentry during the late medieval period. Its physical remains reflect the building practices and defensive requirements of its era, contributing to the archaeological and architectural record of medieval Banffshire.

Boyne,castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM354. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Boyne,castle?

Boyne Castle is a medieval fortress located in Banffshire in north-east Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM354.

What period does Boyne,castle date from?

Boyne,castle dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a castle. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Boyne,castle?

Boyne,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 SM354.

What other scheduled monuments are near Boyne,castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Scotsmill, enclosure 150m WNW of (0.3 km), Craig of Boyne,castle (0.7 km), Castle Point, promontory fort 250m NNE of Westerwards Croft (3.1 km).

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