Scheduled MonumentsScotlandGold Castle, enclosure 200m SW of Donald's Bank
Post-Medieval · Enclosure 200m sw of donald's bank

Gold Castle, enclosure 200m SW of Donald's Bank

Scotland
HES SM7572
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Enclosure 200m sw of donald's bank
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Gold Castle is a post-medieval enclosure situated approximately 200 metres south-west of Donald's Bank in Perthshire, Scotland. The site comprises an earthwork enclosure typical of the post-medieval period, reflecting the agricultural and settlement patterns of early modern Scotland. Its physical character as a defined enclosure suggests it may have functioned as a livestock pen, garden enclosure, or defensive position associated with a nearby settlement or farm. The monument is recorded in the Historic Environment Scotland INSPIRE database under reference SM7572 and contributes to understanding the dispersed settlement and land use practices of Perthshire during the post-medieval era.

Gold Castle, enclosure 200m SW of Donald's Bank is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7572. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Gold Castle, enclosure 200m SW of Donald's Bank?

Gold Castle is a post-medieval enclosure situated approximately 200 metres south-west of Donald's Bank in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7572.

What period does Gold Castle, enclosure 200m SW of Donald's Bank date from?

Gold Castle, enclosure 200m SW of Donald's Bank dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a enclosure 200m sw of donald's bank. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Gold Castle, enclosure 200m SW of Donald's Bank?

Gold Castle, enclosure 200m SW of Donald's Bank 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 SM7572.

What other scheduled monuments are near Gold Castle, enclosure 200m SW of Donald's Bank?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Grange of Elcho, nunnery 180m ENE of Tay View (7.6 km), Souterrains, 145m WNW and 115m WSW of Burnside Cottage (7.9 km), Dow Hill, fort (8.3 km).

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