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Little Cumbrae Castle is a ruined fortification located on the island of Little Cumbrae in the Firth of Clyde, Scotland. The castle dates from the medieval period, though the precise chronology of its construction and phases of occupation remain incompletely documented in the scholarly record. The structure represents a defensive installation typical of the strategically important Clyde estuary, an area subject to control by successive regional powers. The remains today consist of fragmentary stonework indicative of a modest fortified structure, though detailed archaeological investigation would be required to establish its full architectural character and the extent of its original defensive capabilities.
Little Cumbrae Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2195. View the official record →
Little Cumbrae Castle is a ruined fortification located on the island of Little Cumbrae in the Firth of Clyde, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2195.
Little Cumbrae 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 SM2195.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Little Cumbrae,lighthouse tower & associated buildings (1 km), Portencross Castle (3.3 km), Auld Hill,fort,Portencross (3.4 km).
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