Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKilmahew Castle

Kilmahew Castle

Scotland
HES SM5404
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Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Kilmahew Castle is a late medieval fortified structure located in Dunbartonshire, Scotland. The castle dates from the fifteenth or sixteenth century and stands as a representative example of the smaller defensive residences characteristic of the period in the west of Scotland. The site comprises a tower or tower-house with associated structures typical of late medieval Scottish nobility and gentry. Kilmahew reflects the architectural traditions and settlement patterns of Dunbartonshire during the later Middle Ages and early modern period.

Kilmahew Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5404. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Kilmahew Castle?

Kilmahew Castle is a late medieval fortified structure located in Dunbartonshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5404.

Who is responsible for protecting Kilmahew Castle?

Kilmahew 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 SM5404.

What other scheduled monuments are near Kilmahew Castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Finlaystone House, timber ponds 505m NE of (5 km), Langbank, crannog 180m ENE of Clydeview (5.9 km), High Castlehill, enclosure 55m WSW of (6.4 km).

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