Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBrunston Castle

Brunston Castle

Scotland
HES SM1192
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Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Brunston Castle is a late medieval fortified tower house located in Midlothian, Scotland. The castle dates to the sixteenth century and represents the type of defensible domestic architecture characteristic of the Scottish Borders and lowland regions during the early modern period. The structure comprises a substantial stone tower with the robust masonry typical of fortified residences designed to withstand raids and provide secure accommodation for its occupants. As a scheduled monument under Historic Environment Scotland protection, Brunston Castle remains an important example of the military and domestic architecture of medieval Scotland.

Brunston Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1192. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Brunston Castle?

Brunston Castle is a late medieval fortified tower house located in Midlothian, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1192.

Who is responsible for protecting Brunston Castle?

Brunston 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 SM1192.

What other scheduled monuments are near Brunston Castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Gowk Stane,730m ENE of Auchencorth (0.6 km), Camp Hill, fort 300m N of Braidwood Bridge (1.6 km), Ravensneuk Castle (2.3 km).

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