Scheduled MonumentsScotlandInaltry, castle 30m NNW of
Medieval · Castle

Inaltry, castle 30m NNW of

Scotland
HES SM11178
Period
Medieval
Site type
Castle
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Inaltry Castle is a medieval fortification located in Banffshire in northeast Scotland. The castle dates to the medieval period and stands approximately thirty metres north-northwest of the settlement of Inaltry. As a defensive structure typical of the region's feudal landscape, it represents the territorial authority of its associated landholding during the medieval era. The site is recorded within the Historic Environment Scotland national record under the INSPIRE reference SM11178.

Inaltry, castle 30m NNW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11178. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Inaltry, castle 30m NNW of?

Inaltry Castle is a medieval fortification located in Banffshire in northeast Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11178.

What period does Inaltry, castle 30m NNW of date from?

Inaltry, castle 30m NNW of dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a castle. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Inaltry, castle 30m NNW of?

Inaltry, castle 30m NNW of 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 SM11178.

What other scheduled monuments are near Inaltry, castle 30m NNW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ha' Hillock, motte (0.9 km), St John's church and Tower of Deskford, Deskford (1.6 km), Davie's Castle, fort (2.3 km).

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