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Lochmaben Peel and Castle

Scotland
HES SM90205
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Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Lochmaben Peel and Castle is a medieval fortification complex located in Dumfriesshire, comprising both an earthwork peel and stone castle remains situated near the town of Lochmaben. The site dates primarily to the medieval period, with the castle representing an important stronghold in the disputed border territories between Scotland and England. The complex includes substantial earthwork defences characteristic of peel tower fortifications, which were defensive structures built to protect against raid and incursion during the medieval period. The castle's strategic location near Lochmaben loch made it a significant military installation throughout its operational period.

Lochmaben Peel and Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM90205. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Lochmaben Peel and Castle?

Lochmaben Peel and Castle is a medieval fortification complex located in Dumfriesshire, comprising both an earthwork peel and stone castle remains situated near the town of Lochmaben. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM90205.

Who is responsible for protecting Lochmaben Peel and Castle?

Lochmaben Peel and 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 SM90205.

What other scheduled monuments are near Lochmaben Peel and Castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Range Castle, fort (4.7 km), Moss Castle, fort (5 km), Hound Hill, cairn (5.1 km).

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Overview
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Monuments
The legally protected scheduled monuments around the location, each with its period, type and significance.
Battlefields
The battles and sieges fought on this ground, mapped and set on a timeline of the wider conflict.
Roman Britain
The Roman roads, forts and towns near here, and the Iron Age people who held the land before Rome arrived.
Stat Accounts
The parish Statistical Accounts of the 1790s and 1830s, describing life, work and population here.
Civil War
The Civil War fighting, garrisons and recorded militaria in this area, woven into the arc of 1642 to 1651.
Geology
The bedrock beneath the site, its age and rock type, reaching back hundreds of millions of years.
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Nearby

Other scheduled monuments within 10 km

Range Castle, fort
Iron Age · Fort4.7 km
Moss Castle, fort
Iron Age · Fort5 km
Hound Hill, cairn
Cairn5.1 km
Rockhall Mote, motte-and-bailey castle
Medieval · Motte-and-bailey castle5.6 km
Nutholmhill, settlement 160m E of
Settlement6.2 km
Little Dalton Church
6.4 km
St Mungo's Church, church and graveyard
Medieval · Church and graveyard6.6 km
Dalton, standing stone 25m WSW of Post Office
Bronze Age · Standing stone 25m wsw of post office7.5 km
The ground beneath

The bedrock under Lochmaben Peel and Castle

Lochmaben Peel and Castle stands on Stewartry Group, bedrock that formed in the Early Permian. The rock here is sandstone, breccia and conglomerate.

The wider landscape

Around Lochmaben Peel and Castle

Battle of SarkBattle (1448) · ~16.9 miles
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