Scheduled MonumentsScotlandClonbeith Castle

Clonbeith Castle

Scotland
HES SM314
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Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Clonbeith Castle is a ruined castle located in Ayrshire, Scotland. The castle dates from the medieval period and survives as an ancient monument of regional historical significance. The site is recorded within the Historic Environment Scotland national record system under the INSPIRE reference SM314. Limited archaeological information is publicly available regarding the specific architectural form and precise dating of the structure, though it remains an important element of the medieval castle archaeology of southwest Scotland.

Clonbeith Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM314. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Clonbeith Castle?

Clonbeith Castle is a ruined castle located in Ayrshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM314.

Who is responsible for protecting Clonbeith Castle?

Clonbeith 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 SM314.

What other scheduled monuments are near Clonbeith Castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kilwinning,waggonway & bridge,SE of Saugh Trees (2.7 km), Kilwinning Abbey (4.2 km), Lawthorn Mount,mound (4.8 km).

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