Scheduled MonumentsScotlandHawkshaw Castle

Hawkshaw Castle

Scotland
HES SM3132
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Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Hawkshaw Castle is a medieval fortified residence located in Peeblesshire in the Scottish Borders. The castle dates from the late medieval period and survives as a tower house, a common defensive dwelling form amongst the Scottish gentry and minor nobility of that era. The structure reflects the architectural traditions of Border strongholds, built to provide both residential accommodation and protection during a period of considerable regional conflict. Its survival as a physical monument contributes to understanding the settlement patterns and military architecture of the late medieval Scottish Borders.

Hawkshaw Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3132. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hawkshaw Castle?

Hawkshaw Castle is a medieval fortified residence located in Peeblesshire in the Scottish Borders. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3132.

Who is responsible for protecting Hawkshaw Castle?

Hawkshaw 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 SM3132.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hawkshaw Castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Grange Hill, platform settlement 1000m ENE of Glenbreck (1.7 km), Glenbreck,two barrows 1280m NE of (2.2 km), Hawkshaw Farm, unenclosed platform settlement 1240m E of (2.2 km).

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