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Tom-a'-Caisteal is a medieval castle situated approximately 400 metres south of Kirkton in Inverness-shire, Scotland. The structure represents a small fortified stronghold of the medieval period, characteristic of the defensive architecture employed in the Scottish Highlands. The site occupies a prominent local position, though limited detailed historical documentation survives regarding its specific construction date, original ownership, or architectural phases. The monument remains of archaeological interest as evidence of medieval settlement and fortification patterns in the region.
Tom-a'-Caisteal, castle 400m S of Kirkton is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11880. View the official record →
Tom-a'-Caisteal is a medieval castle situated approximately 400 metres south of Kirkton in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11880.
Tom-a'-Caisteal, castle 400m S of Kirkton dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a castle 400m s of kirkton. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Tom-a'-Caisteal, castle 400m S of Kirkton 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 SM11880.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Caledonian Canal,Dochgarroch Lock (4.7 km), Borlum,ring-ditch 170m NE of (5.2 km), Torbreck, stone circle SW of (6 km).
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