Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDundeugh Castle

Dundeugh Castle

Scotland
HES SM2476
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Dundeugh Castle is a ruined castle situated in Kirkcudbrightshire in south-west Scotland. The monument dates to the medieval period and survives as substantial structural remains that reflect the defensive architecture characteristic of its era. As a fortified stronghold, it would have served the local landholding family and formed part of the network of castles controlling the region during the medieval centuries. The site is recorded within the Historic Environment Record under the designation HES INSPIRE SM2476.

Dundeugh Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2476. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dundeugh Castle?

Dundeugh Castle is a ruined castle situated in Kirkcudbrightshire in south-west Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2476.

Who is responsible for protecting Dundeugh Castle?

Dundeugh 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 SM2476.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dundeugh Castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Polmaddy,medieval and post-medieval settlement (1.1 km), Braidenoch Hill,cross slabs (4.1 km), Earlston Castle (4.2 km).

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