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Ellon Castle (Old) is a medieval fortification situated in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, representing the defensive architecture of the late medieval period. The castle occupies a strategic location within the parish of Ellon and served as a seat of local power in the north-east of Scotland. The surviving remains consist of earthwork fortifications typical of medieval castellated settlements, though the site has undergone considerable change over the centuries. The castle's significance lies in its role as a focal point of regional authority during the medieval period, forming part of the broader network of fortified residences that characterised Aberdeenshire's aristocratic landscape.
Ellon Castle (Old) is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7333. View the official record →
Ellon Castle (Old) is a medieval fortification situated in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, representing the defensive architecture of the late medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7333.
Ellon Castle (Old) 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 SM7333.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Annand Memorial,Ellon churchyard (0.3 km), Hill of Logie, settlement and field system (2.1 km), East Kinharrachie, cairn 335m ENE of (2.3 km).
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