Scheduled MonumentsScotlandSauchie Tower, tower and house
Tower and house

Sauchie Tower, tower and house

Scotland
HES SM629
Site type
Tower and house
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Sauchie Tower is a late medieval fortified tower house located near Alloa in Clackmannanshire, Scotland. The structure dates from the sixteenth century and exemplifies the defensive domestic architecture characteristic of the Scottish lowlands during this period. The tower retains substantial portions of its original stonework and represents an important example of a laird's residence combining residential comfort with fortified design. The site reflects the historical importance of the Alloa area and the architectural practices of minor nobility and gentry in early modern Scotland.

Sauchie Tower, tower and house is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM629. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Sauchie Tower, tower and house?

Sauchie Tower is a late medieval fortified tower house located near Alloa in Clackmannanshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM629.

Who is responsible for protecting Sauchie Tower, tower and house?

Sauchie Tower, tower and house 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 SM629.

What other scheduled monuments are near Sauchie Tower, tower and house?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Alloa,old parish church (3.3 km), Alloa Glass Works,glass cone (3.7 km), Clackmannan Tower (3.9 km).

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