Scheduled MonumentsScotlandRed Castle, barrow and settlement 125m SW of Castle View
Medieval · Barrow and settlement 125m sw of castle view

Red Castle, barrow and settlement 125m SW of Castle View

Scotland
HES SM6404
Period
Medieval
Site type
Barrow and settlement 125m sw of castle view
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Red Castle is a medieval settlement and barrow located 125 metres southwest of Castle View in Angus, Scotland. The site comprises earthwork remains indicative of occupation during the medieval period, with the barrow element suggesting an earlier funerary or ceremonial function that may predate the settlement activity. The physical character of the site is preserved as upstanding earthworks, which provide evidence of settlement patterning and land use in medieval Angus. The monument is recorded within the national heritage database under the designation SM6404.

Red Castle, barrow and settlement 125m SW of Castle View is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6404. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Red Castle, barrow and settlement 125m SW of Castle View?

Red Castle is a medieval settlement and barrow located 125 metres southwest of Castle View in Angus, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6404.

What period does Red Castle, barrow and settlement 125m SW of Castle View date from?

Red Castle, barrow and settlement 125m SW of Castle View dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a barrow and settlement 125m sw of castle view. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Red Castle, barrow and settlement 125m SW of Castle View?

Red Castle, barrow and settlement 125m SW of Castle View 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 SM6404.

What other scheduled monuments are near Red Castle, barrow and settlement 125m SW of Castle View?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Raesmill Burn, unenclosed settlement 300m ESE of Anniston Mill (2.6 km), St Murdoch's Chapel, church and burial ground (3.4 km), Ethie Mains,fort 750m SE of (3.8 km).

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