Scheduled MonumentsScotlandRavensneuk Castle

Ravensneuk Castle

Scotland
HES SM5609
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

I do not have reliable established scholarly information about Ravensneuk Castle in Midlothian that would allow me to write with the precision and factual accuracy required. Rather than provide potentially inaccurate details about its period, physical character, or historical significance, I must acknowledge this limitation. To produce the accurate heritage description you require, consultation with Historic Environment Scotland's records for INSPIRE reference SM5609, or direct enquiry with HES, would be the appropriate course.

Ravensneuk Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5609. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ravensneuk Castle?

I do not have reliable established scholarly information about Ravensneuk Castle in Midlothian that would allow me to write with the precision and factual accuracy required. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5609.

Who is responsible for protecting Ravensneuk Castle?

Ravensneuk 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 SM5609.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ravensneuk Castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Uttershill Castle (1.6 km), Penicuik,St Kentigern's Church & Clerk Mausoleum (1.7 km), Brunston Castle (2.3 km).

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