Scheduled MonumentsScotlandInnerpeffray Castle

Innerpeffray Castle

Scotland
HES SM5435
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Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Innerpeffray Castle is a fifteenth-century fortress located in Perthshire, Scotland, situated on the banks of the River Earn. The castle represents a significant example of late medieval Scottish military architecture and served as an important stronghold for the local landed gentry during a period of considerable political and dynastic change in central Scotland. The structure demonstrates the characteristic defensive features of its era, including robust stone construction designed to withstand both siege and raid. The castle's strategic location on the river made it a valuable asset for controlling movement through the Earn valley and maintaining local authority throughout the tumultuous medieval period.

Innerpeffray Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5435. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Innerpeffray Castle?

Innerpeffray Castle is a fifteenth-century fortress located in Perthshire, Scotland, situated on the banks of the River Earn. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5435.

Who is responsible for protecting Innerpeffray Castle?

Innerpeffray 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 SM5435.

What other scheduled monuments are near Innerpeffray Castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Easthill, standing stones 250m SSE of, Auchterarder (5.9 km), Orchill Fort,fort 450m NNE of Orchill (6.6 km), Shielhill,Roman signal station 610m N of (7.5 km).

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