Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCastleton, site of castle 90m SE of The Feathers
Medieval · Site of castle 90m se of the feathers

Castleton, site of castle 90m SE of The Feathers

Scotland
HES SM3554
Period
Medieval
Site type
Site of castle 90m se of the feathers
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Castleton is a medieval castle site located approximately 90 metres south-east of The Feathers in Angus, Scotland. The site represents a significant example of medieval fortification within the region, though detailed scholarly documentation of its specific architectural phases and construction dates remains limited in the accessible record. The castle's earthwork remains and structural evidence indicate occupation during the medieval period, contributing to the understanding of defensive settlement patterns in Angus during this era. The site is recorded within the national heritage inventory under HES INSPIRE designation SM3554.

Castleton, site of castle 90m SE of The Feathers is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3554. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Castleton, site of castle 90m SE of The Feathers?

Castleton is a medieval castle site located approximately 90 metres south-east of The Feathers in Angus, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3554.

What period does Castleton, site of castle 90m SE of The Feathers date from?

Castleton, site of castle 90m SE of The Feathers dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a site of castle 90m se of the feathers. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Castleton, site of castle 90m SE of The Feathers?

Castleton, site of castle 90m SE of The Feathers 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 SM3554.

What other scheduled monuments are near Castleton, site of castle 90m SE of The Feathers?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including West Nevay,burial mound 1800m S of (4.7 km), Kinpurney Hill, fort (5 km), Auchtertyre,barrow 300m NNW of (7.1 km).

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