Scheduled MonumentsScotlandFinavon Castle

Finavon Castle

Scotland
HES SM2464
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Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Finavon Castle is a medieval fortified settlement located in Angus, Scotland. The site comprises the remains of a castle and associated defensive works positioned on a prominent outcrop, dating principally to the medieval period. The castle represents an important example of lordly territorial control in the region, commanding strategic approaches through Angus. Archaeological investigation and historical records have documented its significance as a seat of local power, though like many Scottish castles of its era, it has undergone considerable structural change and decay over the centuries.

Finavon Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2464. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Finavon Castle?

Finavon Castle is a medieval fortified settlement located in Angus, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2464.

Who is responsible for protecting Finavon Castle?

Finavon 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 SM2464.

What other scheduled monuments are near Finavon Castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Turin Hill, forts and cup-and-ring marked rock (3.4 km), Blackgate Smithy,stone circle (3.8 km), Rob's Reed, homestead 485m ESE of Home Farm (4.1 km).

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