Moy Castle

Scotland
HES SM5139
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Moy Castle is a late medieval fortified tower house located in Argyllshire, Scotland, dating from the sixteenth century. The structure represents a characteristic example of Scottish defensive domestic architecture of its period, designed to serve both as a residence and as a stronghold for its occupants. The castle survives as a substantial stone-built tower, though like many such structures of its age it has undergone significant alteration and decay over the centuries. As a monument of the late medieval period, it reflects the settlement patterns and defensive priorities of the Scottish landholding classes during the early modern era.

Moy Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5139. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Moy Castle?

Moy Castle is a late medieval fortified tower house located in Argyllshire, Scotland, dating from the sixteenth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5139.

Who is responsible for protecting Moy Castle?

Moy 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 SM5139.

What other scheduled monuments are near Moy Castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Lochbuie House, stone circle and standing stones, Mull (0.4 km), Lochbuie, cairn 460m ESE of (0.5 km), Lochbuie, standing stone 525m E of (0.7 km).

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