Scheduled MonumentsScotlandGaldenoch Castle,Meikle
Meikle

Galdenoch Castle,Meikle

Scotland
HES SM2018
Site type
Meikle
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Galdenoch Castle is a ruined stronghold located in Wigtownshire, southwest Scotland. The castle dates from the medieval period and represents the defensive architecture characteristic of the region during the late medieval era. Little survives of the structure today beyond fragmentary remains, which reflects the castle's decline and the destructive effects of time and weathering on its masonry. The site is recorded within the Historic Environment Record of Historic Environment Scotland under the reference SM2018, documenting its significance as part of the archaeological heritage of Wigtownshire.

Galdenoch Castle,Meikle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2018. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Galdenoch Castle,Meikle?

Galdenoch Castle is a ruined stronghold located in Wigtownshire, southwest Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2018.

Who is responsible for protecting Galdenoch Castle,Meikle?

Galdenoch Castle,Meikle 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 SM2018.

What other scheduled monuments are near Galdenoch Castle,Meikle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Meikle Larbrax,hut circle 1000m NNE of (1.8 km), Fort Point,fort and salt-pans,Salt Pans Bay,Galdenoch (1.9 km), Old Lochnaw Castle, Isle of Lochnaw (1.9 km).

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