Scheduled MonumentsScotlandTrochrie Castle

Trochrie Castle

Scotland
HES SM5612
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Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Trochrie Castle is a tower house situated in Perthshire, Scotland, dating from the medieval period. The structure represents a characteristic form of Scottish fortified residence, though detailed records of its construction date and original builders remain limited in the published scholarly record. The castle stands as evidence of the defensive architectural traditions of rural Perthshire during the later medieval and early modern periods. Like many Scottish tower houses of its type, it would have served both residential and defensive functions for its proprietors.

Trochrie Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5612. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Trochrie Castle?

Trochrie Castle is a tower house situated in Perthshire, Scotland, dating from the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5612.

Who is responsible for protecting Trochrie Castle?

Trochrie Castle 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 SM5612.

What other scheduled monuments are near Trochrie Castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ballinloan, mill 130m SSW of (0.7 km), Little Trochry, cairn, 150m NW of (0.8 km), Parktown, abandoned farmstead, mill and lade (1.3 km).

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