Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBurgie Castle and Dovecot

Burgie Castle and Dovecot

Scotland
HES SM5496
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Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Burgie Castle and Dovecot is a historic fortified site in Morayshire, Scotland, comprising the remains of a castle and an associated dovecot structure. The castle dates from the medieval period and represents an example of the defensive architecture constructed by substantial landholding families in the region. The dovecot, a functional agricultural building, demonstrates the domestic and economic practices of estate management at the site. The monument reflects the settlement patterns and architectural investment characteristic of medieval and early modern Moray, where such fortified residences served both defensive and administrative purposes for their proprietors.

Burgie Castle and Dovecot is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5496. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Burgie Castle and Dovecot?

Burgie Castle and Dovecot is a historic fortified site in Morayshire, Scotland, comprising the remains of a castle and an associated dovecot structure. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5496.

Who is responsible for protecting Burgie Castle and Dovecot?

Burgie Castle and Dovecot 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 SM5496.

What other scheduled monuments are near Burgie Castle and Dovecot?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Asliesk Castle (1.6 km), Blervie Castle (3.1 km), Templestone, stone circle, Rafford (3.4 km).

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