Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCastle Wigg, tower and mansion house 100m SE of Castlewigg
Medieval · Tower and mansion house 100m se of castlewigg

Castle Wigg, tower and mansion house 100m SE of Castlewigg

Scotland
HES SM8237
Period
Medieval
Site type
Tower and mansion house 100m se of castlewigg
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Castle Wigg is a medieval tower and mansion house located approximately one hundred metres south-east of Castlewigg in Wigtownshire, Scotland. The structure dates from the medieval period and represents a defensive residential complex typical of the landed gentry in south-western Scotland during this era. The tower and associated mansion house together form a substantial stone-built complex that would have served both as a stronghold and as the principal residence of its owners. The site reflects the architectural and social patterns of medieval settlement in the region, where fortified dwellings provided security and demonstrated status amongst the local nobility.

Castle Wigg, tower and mansion house 100m SE of Castlewigg is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM8237. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Castle Wigg, tower and mansion house 100m SE of Castlewigg?

Castle Wigg is a medieval tower and mansion house located approximately one hundred metres south-east of Castlewigg in Wigtownshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM8237.

What period does Castle Wigg, tower and mansion house 100m SE of Castlewigg date from?

Castle Wigg, tower and mansion house 100m SE of Castlewigg dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a tower and mansion house 100m se of castlewigg. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Castle Wigg, tower and mansion house 100m SE of Castlewigg?

Castle Wigg, tower and mansion house 100m SE of Castlewigg 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 SM8237.

What other scheduled monuments are near Castle Wigg, tower and mansion house 100m SE of Castlewigg?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rispain Camp (3.2 km), Whithorn Priory, monastic settlement and priory (3.3 km), Little Balsmith,standing stone (5.2 km).

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