Scheduled MonumentsScotlandRanfurly Castle, Bridge of Weir
Bridge of weir

Ranfurly Castle, Bridge of Weir

Scotland
HES SM4428
Site type
Bridge of weir
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ranfurly Castle is a late 19th-century castellated mansion located near Bridge of Weir in Renfrewshire, Scotland. Built in the 1880s, the structure exemplifies Victorian interpretations of Scottish baronial architecture, featuring characteristic turrets and crenellations typical of that period's romantic revival style. The castle sits within grounds that reflect the estate planning practices of the late Victorian era. Though sometimes confused with genuinely medieval fortifications, Ranfurly Castle represents the architectural tastes and aspirations of its own time rather than any ancient defensive tradition.

Ranfurly Castle, Bridge of Weir is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4428. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ranfurly Castle, Bridge of Weir?

Ranfurly Castle is a late 19th-century castellated mansion located near Bridge of Weir in Renfrewshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4428.

Who is responsible for protecting Ranfurly Castle, Bridge of Weir?

Ranfurly Castle, Bridge of Weir 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 SM4428.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ranfurly Castle, Bridge of Weir?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castle Hill, motte, Bridge of Weir (0.2 km), Castle Hill, enclosure 260m SE of East Barnaigh (2.5 km), Marshall Moor, fort 780m NW of Bower (2.8 km).

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