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Lordscairnie Castle is a fortified structure located in Fife, approximately 4.8 kilometres north-west of Cupar. The castle stands upon bedrock composed of Silurian to Devonian extrusive rocks, specifically mafic lavas and tuffs formed during the Devonian period. This ancient volcanic geology underlies the site and would have provided a naturally stable foundation for construction.
The castle occupies a strategically significant location within Fife, a region that formed a central part of medieval Scotland. Its position in the landscape reflects the importance of controlling routes and territories in this part of the kingdom. The site benefits from the substantial bedrock base provided by the volcanic rocks beneath, which would have supported substantial stone structures.
Lordscairnie Castle is protected as a scheduled monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM859, recognising its importance to Scotland's cultural heritage. This designation ensures the preservation of the site and its archaeological integrity for future study and public understanding of Fife's medieval defensive architecture and settlement patterns.
Lordscairnie Castle,4800m NW of Cupar is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM859. View the official record →
Lordscairnie Castle is a fortified structure located in Fife, approximately 4.8 kilometres north-west of Cupar. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM859.
Lordscairnie Castle,4800m NW of Cupar 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 SM859.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Scotstarvit Tower (6.9 km), Lady Mary's Wood,fort 580m SSW of North Scotstarvit (7.6 km), Park House, round house 320m NNW of (8.1 km).
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Lordscairnie Castle,4800m NW of Cupar stands on Unnamed Extrusive Rocks, Silurian To Devonian, bedrock that formed in the Devonian. The rock here is mafic lava and mafic tuff.