Scheduled MonumentsScotlandPiteadie Castle

Piteadie Castle

Scotland
HES SM871
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

I do not have reliable established information about Piteadie Castle in the scholarly record sufficient to write a confident description of its historical significance, physical character, or precise dating. Rather than risk inaccuracy, I must acknowledge that while the site carries the official HES designation SM871, I cannot provide the factual, measured prose your brief requires without consulting primary sources or established archaeological literature on this specific monument. I recommend consulting Historic Environment Scotland's records directly or academic works on Fife's castle archaeology for authoritative information about this site.

Piteadie Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM871. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Piteadie Castle?

I do not have reliable established information about Piteadie Castle in the scholarly record sufficient to write a confident description of its historical significance, physical character, or precise dating. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM871.

Who is responsible for protecting Piteadie Castle?

Piteadie 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 SM871.

What other scheduled monuments are near Piteadie Castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including North Glassmount,standing stones 600m SW of (1.5 km), Seafield Tower (2.3 km), Kinghorn,old parish church (2.6 km).

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