Scheduled MonumentsScotlandVayne Castle, castle 290m SSW of Vayne
Medieval · Castle 290m ssw of vayne

Vayne Castle, castle 290m SSW of Vayne

Scotland
HES SM4015
Period
Medieval
Site type
Castle 290m ssw of vayne
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Vayne Castle is a medieval castle situated approximately 290 metres south-south-west of the settlement of Vayne in Angus, Scotland. The monument represents a fortified structure of medieval date, though detailed chronological evidence for its construction and occupation phases remains limited in the published scholarly record. Its physical remains reflect the defensive architecture characteristic of medieval Scottish castles, though the precise form and extent of surviving structures would require direct archaeological assessment to establish with certainty. The site is recorded in the Historic Environment Scotland database under the reference SM4015, indicating its recognition as a scheduled monument of historical importance to Scotland's medieval heritage.

Vayne Castle, castle 290m SSW of Vayne is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4015. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Vayne Castle, castle 290m SSW of Vayne?

Vayne Castle is a medieval castle situated approximately 290 metres south-south-west of the settlement of Vayne in Angus, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4015.

What period does Vayne Castle, castle 290m SSW of Vayne date from?

Vayne Castle, castle 290m SSW of Vayne dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a castle 290m ssw of vayne. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Vayne Castle, castle 290m SSW of Vayne?

Vayne Castle, castle 290m SSW of Vayne 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 SM4015.

What other scheduled monuments are near Vayne Castle, castle 290m SSW of Vayne?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carsegownie,cairn 400m SE of (5.5 km), Battledykes, cairn 475m SSE of (5.8 km), Turin Hill, forts and cup-and-ring marked rock (6.6 km).

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