Scheduled MonumentsScotlandWoolandslee Tower

Woolandslee Tower

Scotland
HES SM3148
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Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Woolandslee Tower is a medieval tower in Peeblesshire, Scottish Borders. The structure dates to the late medieval period and represents a defensive fortification typical of the border regions of Scotland during the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. Like other towers of its era and region, it would have served both domestic and defensive purposes for its inhabitants. The monument survives as a substantial stone structure that contributes to understanding the settlement patterns and military architecture of the Scottish Borders during this formative period.

Woolandslee Tower is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3148. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Woolandslee Tower?

Woolandslee Tower is a medieval tower in Peeblesshire, Scottish Borders. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3148.

Who is responsible for protecting Woolandslee Tower?

Woolandslee 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 SM3148.

What other scheduled monuments are near Woolandslee Tower?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castle Knowe, fort (7.7 km), Pirn Wood,fort (7.8 km), Caerlee Hill, fort (8.1 km).

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