Scheduled MonumentsScotlandPitcruvie Castle

Pitcruvie Castle

Scotland
HES SM868
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Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Pitcruvie Castle is a late medieval tower house situated in Fife, Scotland. The structure dates to the sixteenth century and represents the domestic architecture typical of minor Scottish lairds during the early modern period. The castle comprises a substantial stone tower of modest proportions, reflecting the defensive and residential requirements of its era. As a relatively well-preserved example of a tower house, Pitcruvie illustrates the architectural traditions of rural Fife during a period of gradual transition from medieval fortification to more modern domestic building practices.

Pitcruvie Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM868. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Pitcruvie Castle?

Pitcruvie Castle is a late medieval tower house situated in Fife, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM868.

Who is responsible for protecting Pitcruvie Castle?

Pitcruvie 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 SM868.

What other scheduled monuments are near Pitcruvie Castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Sir Andrew Wood's Tower, Largo House (1.3 km), Largo Parish Church,cross slab (1.5 km), Standing Stones of Lundin, Lundin Links (2.1 km).

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