Scheduled MonumentsScotlandNewark Castle,Philiphaugh
Philiphaugh

Newark Castle,Philiphaugh

Scotland
HES SM1729
Site type
Philiphaugh
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Newark Castle is a fifteenth-century fortress located at Philiphaugh in Selkirkshire, south-eastern Scotland. The castle comprises a substantial stone tower of early Renaissance date, positioned strategically within the Tweed valley landscape. Newark holds significance as a seat of the Douglas family during the medieval period and witnessed events connected to the Scottish Wars of Independence era. The ruins remain an important example of late medieval Scottish castle architecture and defensive strategy in the Borders region.

Newark Castle,Philiphaugh is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1729. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Newark Castle,Philiphaugh?

Newark Castle is a fifteenth-century fortress located at Philiphaugh in Selkirkshire, south-eastern Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1729.

Who is responsible for protecting Newark Castle,Philiphaugh?

Newark Castle,Philiphaugh 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 SM1729.

What other scheduled monuments are near Newark Castle,Philiphaugh?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castle Hill,earthwork (3 km), Oakwood, Roman fort and camp SSE of (4 km), Middlestead,earthwork (4.2 km).

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