Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCauddwell Castle

Cauddwell Castle

Scotland
HES SM2505
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Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Cauldwell Castle is a ruined fortified structure located in Banffshire, Scotland. The castle dates to the medieval period and survives in fragmentary form as evidence of settlement and defensive architecture in the region. The site is recorded within the Historic Environment Scotland database and represents the type of stronghold that would have commanded local territory during the medieval era. Like many Scottish castles of its period, it reflects the strategic importance of Banffshire as a contested borderland between competing regional powers.

Cauddwell Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2505. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cauddwell Castle?

Cauldwell Castle is a ruined fortified structure located in Banffshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2505.

Who is responsible for protecting Cauddwell Castle?

Cauddwell 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 SM2505.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cauddwell Castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Arndilly House, symbol stone (2.8 km), Balvenie Castle (4.5 km), Rothes Castle (5.1 km).

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