Scheduled MonumentsScotlandNewark Castle & dovecot

Newark Castle & dovecot

Scotland
HES SM866
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Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Newark Castle is a late medieval fortress located in Fife, Scotland, constructed in the fifteenth century as a stronghold for the local gentry. The castle comprises a substantial stone tower with associated defensive works, reflecting the architectural conventions of late medieval Scottish noble residences. The site also contains a dovecot, a structure typical of properties of significant standing during this period, which served both practical and status-conferring functions. The castle and its ancillary buildings represent important survivals of fifteenth-century secular architecture in the region.

Newark Castle & dovecot is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM866. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Newark Castle & dovecot?

Newark Castle is a late medieval fortress located in Fife, Scotland, constructed in the fifteenth century as a stronghold for the local gentry. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM866.

Who is responsible for protecting Newark Castle & dovecot?

Newark Castle & dovecot 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 SM866.

What other scheduled monuments are near Newark Castle & dovecot?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ardross Castle (1.1 km), St Monans windmill and saltpans, 350m E of 45 Miller Terrace (1.6 km), Abercrombie Church,church,crosses,cross slabs & sculptured stones (2.3 km).

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