Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCoeffin Castle

Coeffin Castle

Scotland
HES SM2433
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Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Coeffin Castle is a late medieval fortified structure located in Argyllshire, Scotland. The castle dates from the fifteenth or sixteenth century and represents the type of defensible domestic architecture characteristic of the Scottish Highlands during this period. The site occupies a strategic position commanding local territory, typical of castles built by regional magnates to assert control and authority. Like many fortifications of its era in the west of Scotland, Coeffin Castle reflects the practical military and residential requirements of its time, though its precise building history and phases of occupation remain subjects of ongoing archaeological study.

Coeffin Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2433. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Coeffin Castle?

Coeffin Castle is a late medieval fortified structure located in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2433.

Who is responsible for protecting Coeffin Castle?

Coeffin 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 SM2433.

What other scheduled monuments are near Coeffin Castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Barr Mor,cairn (6.2 km), Kilcheran,dun 450m SSW of (6.3 km), Barr Mor,cist 450m SE of Achinduin (6.3 km).

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