Scheduled MonumentsScotlandElibank Castle

Elibank Castle

Scotland
HES SM6163
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Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Elibank Castle is a late medieval fortified tower located in Selkirkshire in the Scottish Borders. The castle dates from the sixteenth century and represents the domestic and defensive architecture characteristic of the period, when such structures served both as residences and strongholds for local landholding families. The remains consist of a rectangular stone tower, though the site has undergone considerable decay over the centuries. The castle reflects the fortified domestic traditions of the Scottish Borders during an era of considerable political tension and territorial dispute in the region.

Elibank Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6163. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Elibank Castle?

Elibank Castle is a late medieval fortified tower located in Selkirkshire in the Scottish Borders. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6163.

Who is responsible for protecting Elibank Castle?

Elibank 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 SM6163.

What other scheduled monuments are near Elibank Castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wallace's Trench,linear earthwork (3.9 km), Yair,fort,Oakbank Wood (5.9 km), Hangingshaw,earthwork (6.3 km).

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