Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDeskie Castle

Deskie Castle

Scotland
HES SM2341
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Deskie Castle is a medieval fortified structure located in Banffshire, north-east Scotland. The castle survives as a ruined stone tower of uncertain but likely medieval date, representing the defensive architecture characteristic of the region's feudal landholding patterns. Its precise construction date and the identity of its original builders remain subjects of scholarly investigation, though it reflects the pattern of castle-building undertaken by regional magnates during the medieval period. The site is recorded within the Historic Environment Record as a scheduled ancient monument under the designation HES INSPIRE SM2341.

Deskie Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2341. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Deskie Castle?

Deskie Castle is a medieval fortified structure located in Banffshire, north-east Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2341.

Who is responsible for protecting Deskie Castle?

Deskie 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 SM2341.

What other scheduled monuments are near Deskie Castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Drumin Castle (1.4 km), Doune of Dalmore, cairn and stone circle (1.4 km), Blairfindy Castle,20m N of Castleton (1.6 km).

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