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Kenmure Castle is a late medieval stronghold situated in Kirkcudbrightshire in south-west Scotland. The castle dates from the 15th century and was constructed as a substantial stone fortress, reflecting the defensive requirements and architectural conventions of the late medieval period. It served as a seat of the Kenmure family, one of the prominent regional landholding dynasties, and remained in use until the 17th century. The castle's physical fabric exemplifies the tower-house tradition characteristic of medieval Scottish baronial architecture, with elements typical of fortified residences of its era.
Kenmure Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7743. View the official record →
Kenmure Castle is a late medieval stronghold situated in Kirkcudbrightshire in south-west Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7743.
Kenmure 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 SM7743.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dalarran Holm,standing stone (2.8 km), Balmaclellan Motte (3.4 km), St John's Town of Dalry, motte (5.1 km).
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