Scheduled MonumentsScotlandGlasclune Castle

Glasclune Castle

Scotland
HES SM5104
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Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Glasclune Castle is a sixteenth-century fortified residence located in Perthshire, Scotland. The castle represents a typical tower house structure of its period, built to serve as both a defensive stronghold and a residence for a landed family. Its construction reflects the period when fortified domestic architecture remained important in rural Scotland, despite the broader transition towards unfortified mansions in lowland areas. The site remains an important example of early modern Scottish baronial architecture within the Perthshire landscape.

Glasclune Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5104. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Glasclune Castle?

Glasclune Castle is a sixteenth-century fortified residence located in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5104.

Who is responsible for protecting Glasclune Castle?

Glasclune 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 SM5104.

What other scheduled monuments are near Glasclune Castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Black Hill,Roman signal station (8.1 km), Meikleour House, motte W of (8.3 km), Hallhole, barrow 600m ESE of (8.6 km).

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