Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCouthally Castle,Carnwath
Carnwath

Couthally Castle,Carnwath

Scotland
HES SM3909
Site type
Carnwath
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Couthally Castle is a ruined stronghold located near Carnwath in South Lanarkshire, Scotland. The castle dates from the medieval period, though the precise construction date remains uncertain from surviving evidence. It comprises the remains of a substantial stone structure that would have served as a fortified residence for a local landholding family. The site's fragmentary state reflects centuries of abandonment and deterioration, though its location in the fertile Clyde Valley indicates its former strategic and economic importance to the region's medieval landowners.

Couthally Castle,Carnwath is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3909. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Couthally Castle,Carnwath?

Couthally Castle is a ruined stronghold located near Carnwath in South Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3909.

Who is responsible for protecting Couthally Castle,Carnwath?

Couthally Castle,Carnwath 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 SM3909.

What other scheduled monuments are near Couthally Castle,Carnwath?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carstairs Mains, Roman temporary camp 750m SE of (4.7 km), Newbigging market cross (4.9 km), Corbiehall Farm, enclosure 570m NNE of (5.3 km).

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