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Plunton Castle is a fifteenth-century tower house situated in Kirkcudbrightshire in south-western Scotland. The castle represents a characteristic defensive residence of the late medieval period, built to serve both domestic and protective functions for the local landholding family. The structure demonstrates the typical features of Scottish tower house architecture, including substantial stone walls designed to withstand the raids and conflicts that characterised the region during this era. The castle remains an important example of the built heritage of the Lennox and illustrates the settlement patterns and social hierarchy of fifteenth-century south-western Scotland.
Plunton Castle,Lennox Plunton is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1129. View the official record →
Plunton Castle is a fifteenth-century tower house situated in Kirkcudbrightshire in south-western Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1129.
Plunton Castle,Lennox Plunton 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 SM1129.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Barmagachan Mote,motte (1.6 km), Roberton Moat,motte,Roberton Bridge (2.1 km), Knockbrex Fort, 55m ENE of Doonwood (2.2 km).
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