Scheduled MonumentsScotlandLoch Doon Castle, original site & remains of, 570m NE of Craigmalloch
Post-Medieval · Original site & remains of, 570m ne of craigmalloch

Loch Doon Castle, original site & remains of, 570m NE of Craigmalloch

Scotland
HES SM8619
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Original site & remains of, 570m ne of craigmalloch
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Loch Doon Castle, original site and remains of, is a post-medieval fortification located 570 metres north-east of Craigmalloch in Ayrshire, Scotland. The castle occupies an island position within Loch Doon and represents an important stronghold of the later medieval and early modern period. The surviving remains comprise stone foundations and structural elements that attest to the castle's former defensive capability, though much of the superstructure has been lost to time and environmental degradation. The site demonstrates the strategic importance of water-based fortifications in controlling the Scottish Lowland landscape during the post-medieval era.

Loch Doon Castle, original site & remains of, 570m NE of Craigmalloch is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM8619. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Loch Doon Castle, original site & remains of, 570m NE of Craigmalloch?

Loch Doon Castle, original site and remains of, is a post-medieval fortification located 570 metres north-east of Craigmalloch in Ayrshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM8619.

What period does Loch Doon Castle, original site & remains of, 570m NE of Craigmalloch date from?

Loch Doon Castle, original site & remains of, 570m NE of Craigmalloch dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a original site & remains of, 570m ne of craigmalloch. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Loch Doon Castle, original site & remains of, 570m NE of Craigmalloch?

Loch Doon Castle, original site & remains of, 570m NE of Craigmalloch 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 SM8619.

What other scheduled monuments are near Loch Doon Castle, original site & remains of, 570m NE of Craigmalloch?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Loch Doon Castle (0.5 km), Donald's Isle, Loch Doon, settlement 750m SSW of Lamdoughty Farm (1.9 km), Woodhead lead mines and smelter,Carsphairn (4.3 km).

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