Scheduled MonumentsScotlandClackriach Castle

Clackriach Castle

Scotland
HES SM5534
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Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Clackriach Castle is a ruined stone castle located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The castle dates from the medieval period and survives as substantial fragmentary remains of its defensive structure. The site is recorded under Historic Environment Scotland's designation SM5534, reflecting its importance as a monument of historical and archaeological interest. The castle exemplifies the type of fortified residence constructed during the medieval period in the northeast of Scotland, though detailed scholarly documentation of its specific construction date and architectural phases remains limited in widely available sources.

Clackriach Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5534. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Clackriach Castle?

Clackriach Castle is a ruined stone castle located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5534.

Who is responsible for protecting Clackriach Castle?

Clackriach 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 SM5534.

What other scheduled monuments are near Clackriach Castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Parkhouse Hill stone circle (Aikey Brae) (2.6 km), Knapperty Hill,long cairn (3.5 km), Auchmachar Clump,settlement,farmstead and field systems (3.5 km).

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