Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKnockamillie Castle

Knockamillie Castle

Scotland
HES SM4617
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Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Knockamillie Castle is a sixteenth-century stronghold located in Argyllshire, Scotland. The castle represents a defensive structure of the early modern period, a time when fortified residences remained important to territorial lords in the Scottish Highlands and Islands. The site survives as a ruin and forms part of the archaeological heritage of Argyll, reflecting the military and domestic architecture of clan-based society during the later medieval and early modern era.

Knockamillie Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4617. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Knockamillie Castle?

Knockamillie Castle is a sixteenth-century stronghold located in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4617.

Who is responsible for protecting Knockamillie Castle?

Knockamillie 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 SM4617.

What other scheduled monuments are near Knockamillie Castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Creag Bhreac,cairn 100m ESE of (0.6 km), Ardhallow Battery and Defences (2.6 km), Tollard House,rock carvings 60m SSE of (3.6 km).

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