Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCrookston Castle

Crookston Castle

Scotland
HES SM90085
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Crookston Castle is a late medieval fortress situated in Renfrewshire, southwestern Scotland. The castle consists of a four-storey square keep or donjon, likely constructed in the fifteenth century, with substantial remains of its curtain wall and corner towers still visible. The site occupies a commanding position on high ground, a typical defensive location for castles of its period. The castle is associated with the Stewart family and played a role in the regional politics of late medieval Scotland before falling into decline.

Crookston Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM90085. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Crookston Castle?

Crookston Castle is a late medieval fortress situated in Renfrewshire, southwestern Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM90085.

Who is responsible for protecting Crookston Castle?

Crookston 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 SM90085.

What other scheduled monuments are near Crookston Castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rosshall Mains, enclosure 220m W of (1.9 km), Paisley Abbey, drain 75m SSW of (4.2 km), Govan, carved stones and Old Parish Church graveyard (4.2 km).

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