Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDowhill Castle

Dowhill Castle

Scotland
HES SM997
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Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Dowhill Castle is a 16th-century fortified stronghold located in Kinross-shire, Scotland. The structure represents a typical example of late medieval Scottish defensive architecture, built during a period when such fortifications served both military and domestic purposes for local landholding families. The castle's remains reflect the transitional phase of Scottish castle design as larger, more sophisticated baronial residences began to supersede purely military considerations in the later Renaissance period.

Dowhill Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM997. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dowhill Castle?

Dowhill Castle is a 16th-century fortified stronghold located in Kinross-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM997.

Who is responsible for protecting Dowhill Castle?

Dowhill 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 SM997.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dowhill Castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Blacknowes, barrow 170m S of (1.7 km), Hatchbank, souterrains 220m N of and 280m NNW of (1.9 km), Hatchbank, souterrain 450m NNW of (2 km).

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