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Castle Holm is a medieval castle situated approximately 180 metres east-south-east of Churchtown in Shetland, Scotland. The site represents a fortified settlement of the medieval period, reflecting the strategic importance of defensive architecture in the Northern Isles during this era. The monument occupies a distinctive topographical location, typical of medieval castle placement in Shetland, where control of local geography and sea access informed settlement patterns. As a designated heritage monument under HES INSPIRE reference SM2100, Castle Holm contributes to the archaeological record of Shetland's medieval occupation and defensive infrastructure.
Castle Holm, castle 180m ESE of Churchtown is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2100. View the official record →
Castle Holm is a medieval castle situated approximately 180 metres east-south-east of Churchtown in Shetland, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2100.
Castle Holm, castle 180m ESE of Churchtown dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a castle 180m ese of churchtown. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Castle Holm, castle 180m ESE of Churchtown 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 SM2100.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wormadale Hill, standing stone 335m ENE of Kerith (1.5 km), Nesbister Hill, cairn 350m E of Wastower (2.2 km), Tingwall Parish Church, burial aisle 20m SSE of (4.5 km).
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