Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCarsluith Castle

Carsluith Castle

Scotland
HES SM90062
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Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Carsluith Castle is a 15th-century stronghold situated in Kirkcudbrightshire in southwestern Scotland. The castle consists of a substantial rectangular tower house with adjoining structures, typical of defensive residences constructed during the late medieval period in the Scottish borders and southwest. Built by the McCulloch family, the castle served as a fortified domestic seat and reflects the architectural conventions of its era, with thick stone walls designed to withstand both siege and raid. The castle remains substantially intact in its ruined state, preserving important evidence of 15th-century Scottish baronial architecture and settlement patterns in this region.

Carsluith Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM90062. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Carsluith Castle?

Carsluith Castle is a 15th-century stronghold situated in Kirkcudbrightshire in southwestern Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM90062.

Who is responsible for protecting Carsluith Castle?

Carsluith 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 SM90062.

What other scheduled monuments are near Carsluith Castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kirkdale House,two cross slabs (2.1 km), Kirkdale House,six cup & ring marked stones (2.2 km), Kirkclaugh, cross-slab 20m E of (4.1 km).

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