Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKnockdolian Castle

Knockdolian Castle

Scotland
HES SM323
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Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Knockdolian Castle is a late medieval fortified tower situated in Ayrshire, Scotland. The castle represents the defensive architecture typical of Scottish landed families during the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. The structure survives as a substantial stone tower house, a common form of aristocratic residence in medieval Scotland, designed to serve both domestic and military purposes. The site reflects the pattern of fortified settlement that characterised the Scottish lowlands during the medieval period.

Knockdolian Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM323. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Knockdolian Castle?

Knockdolian Castle is a late medieval fortified tower situated in Ayrshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM323.

Who is responsible for protecting Knockdolian Castle?

Knockdolian 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 SM323.

What other scheduled monuments are near Knockdolian Castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Duniewick Camp,dun,Knockdolian (0.7 km), Old Kirkcudbright,church & graveyard,Kirk Holm (1.7 km), Kirkhill Castle (2.4 km).

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