Scheduled MonumentsScotlandThe Bower of Wandel, Tower.
Tower.

The Bower of Wandel, Tower.

Scotland
HES SM8775
Site type
Tower.
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Bower of Wandel Tower is a medieval tower structure located in Lanarkshire, Scotland. The tower dates to the medieval period and represents the defensive architecture characteristic of the region during this era. As a fortified structure, it would have served protective and possibly residential functions for its occupants. The site remains significant as evidence of medieval settlement patterns and defensive strategies in the Clyde Valley area.

The Bower of Wandel, Tower. is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM8775. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is The Bower of Wandel, Tower.?

The Bower of Wandel Tower is a medieval tower structure located in Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM8775.

Who is responsible for protecting The Bower of Wandel, Tower.?

The Bower of Wandel, Tower. 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 SM8775.

What other scheduled monuments are near The Bower of Wandel, Tower.?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kirkton,settlement 1280m ENE of (7.2 km), Crawford,Roman fort (7.3 km), Crawford Castle or Lindsay Tower (7.4 km).

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