Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDrumelzier Castle

Drumelzier Castle

Scotland
HES SM3149
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Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Drumelzier Castle is a medieval fortification located in Peeblesshire in the Scottish Borders. The castle occupies a strategically important position in the Tweed Valley and dates from the medieval period, though the exact date of its original construction remains uncertain. The site comprises the remains of a castle structure that would have served defensive and administrative functions typical of medieval strongholds in the region. Drumelzier Castle is historically significant as a monument to the medieval settlement and control of this part of the Scottish Borders, reflecting the broader pattern of castle-building in the area during the Middle Ages.

Drumelzier Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3149. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Drumelzier Castle?

Drumelzier Castle is a medieval fortification located in Peeblesshire in the Scottish Borders. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3149.

Who is responsible for protecting Drumelzier Castle?

Drumelzier 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 SM3149.

What other scheduled monuments are near Drumelzier Castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Chester Knowes, enclosure (5.4 km), Stanhope,platform settlement,field system & farmstead S of Taberon Law (5.9 km), Stanhope, buildings and enclosure W of Lairdside Knowe (6.4 km).

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