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Hume Castle is a medieval fortress situated in Berwickshire, Scotland, commanding a prominent hilltop position in the borderlands. The castle was built in the late thirteenth century and became a significant stronghold during the Anglo-Scottish wars, functioning as a key defensive structure controlling the landscape and routes through the eastern borders. The site comprises the remains of a substantial stone keep and associated defensive walls, with evidence of settlement occupation in the vicinity. The castle's strategic location and construction reflect its importance as a fortified centre during the medieval period, though the structures underwent modifications across subsequent centuries.
Hume Castle, castle and associated settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM387. View the official record →
Hume Castle is a medieval fortress situated in Berwickshire, Scotland, commanding a prominent hilltop position in the borderlands. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM387.
Hume Castle, castle and associated settlement dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a castle and associated settlement. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Hume Castle, castle and associated settlement 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 SM387.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Sweethope Hill,fort and settlement (1.9 km), Hareheugh Craigs, fort and settlement (2 km), Nenthorn,deserted village,farmsteads,mill and field system (4.6 km).
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