Scheduled MonumentsScotlandStruthers Castle, castle, park and doocot
Medieval · Castle, park and doocot

Struthers Castle, castle, park and doocot

Scotland
HES SM7471
Period
Medieval
Site type
Castle, park and doocot
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Struthers Castle is a medieval fortified residence located in Fife, Scotland, with origins traceable to the late medieval period. The castle comprised a substantial stone-built structure typical of Scottish baronial architecture, accompanied by ancillary structures including a doocot and designed parkland that reflected the status and resources of its proprietors. The site demonstrates the defensive and residential requirements of a significant Fife landholding during its period of occupation and modification. The castle, park, and doocot together constitute an important example of the integrated estate infrastructure characteristic of late medieval and early modern Scottish landed society.

Struthers Castle, castle, park and doocot is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7471. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Struthers Castle, castle, park and doocot?

Struthers Castle is a medieval fortified residence located in Fife, Scotland, with origins traceable to the late medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7471.

What period does Struthers Castle, castle, park and doocot date from?

Struthers Castle, castle, park and doocot dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a castle, park and doocot. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Struthers Castle, castle, park and doocot?

Struthers Castle, castle, park and doocot 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 SM7471.

What other scheduled monuments are near Struthers Castle, castle, park and doocot?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Lady Mary's Wood,fort 580m SSW of North Scotstarvit (2.2 km), Norrie's Law,cairn 80m SW of Norrieslaw Cottage (4 km), Down Law,fort 350m S of Downfield,Coaltown of Burnturk (4.2 km).

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