Scheduled MonumentsScotlandWauchope Castle, castle and manse 235m SSW of Springhill
Medieval · Castle and manse 235m ssw of springhill

Wauchope Castle, castle and manse 235m SSW of Springhill

Scotland
HES SM12617
Period
Medieval
Site type
Castle and manse 235m ssw of springhill
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Wauchope Castle is a medieval castle and associated manse situated in Dumfriesshire, Scotland, approximately 235 metres south-southwest of Springhill. The castle dates to the medieval period and represents a significant example of fortified domestic architecture in the Scottish Borders region. The site comprises both the castle structure itself and a manse, indicating its importance as a substantial holding within the local hierarchy. The monument is recorded in the historic environment record as a protected site of archaeological and historical importance within Dumfriesshire's medieval landscape.

Wauchope Castle, castle and manse 235m SSW of Springhill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12617. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Wauchope Castle, castle and manse 235m SSW of Springhill?

Wauchope Castle is a medieval castle and associated manse situated in Dumfriesshire, Scotland, approximately 235 metres south-southwest of Springhill. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12617.

What period does Wauchope Castle, castle and manse 235m SSW of Springhill date from?

Wauchope Castle, castle and manse 235m SSW of Springhill dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a castle and manse 235m ssw of springhill. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Wauchope Castle, castle and manse 235m SSW of Springhill?

Wauchope Castle, castle and manse 235m SSW of Springhill 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 SM12617.

What other scheduled monuments are near Wauchope Castle, castle and manse 235m SSW of Springhill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Old Irvine,settlement 600m NNW of (2.6 km), Broomholm,farmstead 400m E of (3.1 km), Bloch Farm,enclosure 600 m N of (3.3 km).

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