Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCorse Castle

Corse Castle

Scotland
HES SM2414
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Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Corse Castle is a sixteenth-century fortified tower house located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The castle was constructed as a defensive residence typical of the period, featuring the substantial stone construction characteristic of Scottish baronial architecture of that era. It stands as an example of the fortified domestic architecture that served both as a secure family residence and as a symbol of landholding authority in northeast Scotland during the early modern period.

Corse Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2414. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Corse Castle?

Corse Castle is a sixteenth-century fortified tower house located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2414.

Who is responsible for protecting Corse Castle?

Corse 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 SM2414.

What other scheduled monuments are near Corse Castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kirkton of Leochel, St Marnoch's Church (2.2 km), Macbeth's Cairn, cairn 360m ENE of Ferneybrae (3.6 km), Blackhills, roundhouse, cairns and field bank 370m NNW of (3.9 km).

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