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Migvie Castle is a ruined castle of medieval origin situated in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The castle dates from the medieval period and survives as earthworks and fragmentary stone remains that attest to its former defensive function. The site occupies a strategic location within the local landscape, characteristic of castles constructed to command territory and resources during the medieval era. Like many Scottish castles of its period, Migvie would have served important administrative and military functions within the feudal hierarchy of the region.
Migvie Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11470. View the official record →
Migvie Castle is a ruined castle of medieval origin situated in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11470.
Migvie 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 SM11470.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ferny Howe, cairn 200m ESE of (3.8 km), Knockargety Wood, unfinished hillfort 200m to 370m N of Upper Ruthven (3.9 km), Leys, homestead 400m NW of (4.3 km).
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