Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKnockdavie Castle

Knockdavie Castle

Scotland
HES SM5251
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Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Knockdavie Castle is a medieval fortified structure located in Fife, Scotland. The castle represents a defensive stronghold of the medieval period, reflecting the strategic importance of the region during the period of Scottish feudal settlement and territorial control. As a scheduled ancient monument, the site preserves evidence of medieval military architecture and settlement patterns characteristic of eastern Scotland. The remains contribute to the archaeological understanding of fortified residence and defence in the medieval Fife landscape.

Knockdavie Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5251. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Knockdavie Castle?

Knockdavie Castle is a medieval fortified structure located in Fife, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5251.

Who is responsible for protecting Knockdavie Castle?

Knockdavie 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 SM5251.

What other scheduled monuments are near Knockdavie Castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Binn, cup marks and carved crosses 300m ESE of Silverbarton (2 km), Kirkton,old parish church (2.6 km), Aberdour Castle (3.4 km).

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