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Margam Castle
Margam Castle, a 11th century castellated mansion within extensive grounds. It was a private home but too large to maintain and fell into disrepair. In 1977 a huge fire gutted the building, and it is now in the care of the local authority.
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Ravenstonedale Church Pele
Ranvenstone Church Pele is the ruined remnant of a tower used by the vicar, incorporating remains perhaps of a monastic foundation. The remains are to be seen in the churchyard.
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Selside Hall
Selside Hall was a pair of towers, the oldest c1450, connected by a hall block in the late 16th century. The buildings have been repeatedly reworked and the original layout is unclear. The old part of the house can be seen from the road.
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Setterah Park
Setterah Park is a quadrangular earthwork seeming to consist of a ditch with internal and external banks in low-lying boggy ground. A possible mooring point with a ramped entrance can be seen near the south corner, and there is an annex platform to the north-east.
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Sizergh Castle
Sizergh Castle, long known as Sizergh Hall, has a 14th century hall and tower at its core, extended with wings to form a courtyard residence. Any evidence for a ditch has gone, and the interiors were substantially reworked in the 18th century. Sizergh is a National trust property.
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Skelsmergh Hall
The surrounding farm buildings of Skelsmergh Hall are now subdivided into several properties, but the core of the old house with the tower remains intact. The tower has been domesticised and was extended with a hall and kitchen block to the south in the 17th century.
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Smardale Hall Pele
Smardale Hall Pele is a hall house of the 16th century nor forming a large L-shaped farmhouse. It was built with anachronistic corner towers, and a tower has been suggested as having existed at the southern end, as well as a courtyard.
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Tebay Castle Howe
Tebay Castle Howe is a much eroded motte with bailey. It sits at a strategically important location on the floodplain at the junction of the River Lune with the Birk Beck, which is probably responsible for the erosion.
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Thornthwaite Hall, Bampton
Thornthwaite Hall is a farmhouse consisting of a modified tower house and additional residential wing, perhaps 17th century. The tower may originate in the 13th century.
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Ubarrow Hall
Ubarrow Hall is a farmhouse with an old tower attached to the south gable - the house is not much bigger than the tower in size. The tower can just be seen from the road.
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Wharton Hall
Wharton Hall is a large hall complex of the 15th century with a walled courtyard and gatehouse. The great hall and gatehouse are in ruins, other parts of the building are occupied, and the old tower was modified when the hall buildings were extended in teh 16th century.
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Yanwath Hall
Yanwath Hall is a long private residence with a tower house at onie end dating from the 15th century or earlier. The original hall block is later but maybe 15th century, and was reworked in the 17th century, with additional buildings forming a courtyard behind being added later.
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Hartsop Hall
Hartsop Hall is a large farmhouse with a core dating to the 16th century. This building was perhaps a hall with tower, although this is questionable, and had no outer defences, but was extended and remodelled twice with the addition of two wings.
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Hazelslack Tower
Hazelslack Tower is a ruined tower house which was perhaps the solar tower of a now-demolished hall block. It is clearly visible from the road but is in private gardens adjacent to the farmhouse.
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Heversham Hall
Heversham Hall is a long hall house of the 15th century, probably remodelled in the 16th, and within the grounds next to the house are ruins interpreted as a 14th century tower.
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Hollin How
Hollin How is a farmhouse which contains at the eastern (roadward) end a modified tower house believed to date from the 14th or 15th century. The tower was then extended in the 16th/17th with a domestic wing, and again in the 17th/18th century. The tower is visible from the road.
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Hornby Hall
Hornby Hall is said to be the "possible" site of a tower house, but if so it has all but vanished. Instead there is a large agricultural complex forming a courtyard with three separate residences . It cannot be seen from the roads, and the information at first glance is scant.
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Howgill Castle
Howgill Castle consists of a late 14th century hall with two flanking towers. To the rear is a 17th century extension, and the whole building was dramatically remodelled in the 18th century. LIDAr implies a ditch and two walled courtyards although this could be post medieval landscaping.
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Kendal Castle
Kendal Castle is an impressive circular ringwork containing the ruins of stone walls and buildings from the 12th to 14th century. It was abandoned and fell into ruins in the 16th century, and is free to access as a public park. The site is on top of a prominent ridge, and there are also earthwork remnants of the outer bailey to the north.
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Kendal Castle Howe
Castle Howe is a ditched motte, the bailey to the east having been destroyed. Commonly said to have been replaced by Kendal Castle, it may have been contemporary and the caput of a separate lordship. It is in a public park.
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Kentmere Hall
Kentmere Hall is a privately occupied farmhouse with an impressive derelict but largely intact tower at the western end. The house may date to the 14th century as well, but has been much altered since being the manorial hall.
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Killington Hall
Killington Hall is a tower house with attached hall. The tower has been renovated after being derelist, is available to hire as holiday accommodation, and dates to the 15th century, whereas the hall is later. Originally there was a moat (now lost).
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Kirkby Lonsdale Cockpit Hill
Kirkby Lonsdale Cockpit Hill is an irregular ditched mound overlooking the River Lune and adjacent to the parish church. There is no evidence of a bailey surviving to see, but it may have lain to the south. A public footpath runs next to the site but no on the top.
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Lammerside Castle
Lammerside Castle was a tower house with a courtyard associated with it; the tower was converted to a gatehouse and the site was remodelled in the 16th century. The tower/gatehouse survives as a major ruin, the rest of the site is turf covered footings and earthworks. It is in a field and not visible from teh road.
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Levens Hall
Levens Hall is an extensive country house of the 17th and 18th century containing a 14th century tower. It can be seen from the main road running alongside, and is open to the public for a fee at certain times of the year.
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Lowther Castle Stead
Lowther Castle Stead uis a well-preseved quadrangular ringwork in the extensive parklands of the ruined mansion of Lowther Castle, open as a tourist attraction. It probably represents an earlier fortification and perhaps a tower house of sorts, but is not really understood.
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Middleton Hall
Middleton Hall is a large farmhouse which dates to the 15th century, when it had a tower that is now gone. It was repeatedly extended and altered; traces of the old fortifications including sections of curtain wall and the 15th century hall survive.
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Musgrave Hallgarth
Musgrave Hallgarth was a manorial centre with what LIDAR suggests is a quadrangular moated platform amid other ditched enclosures. These remains aer in the field to the north of Hall Garth Farm, and it would appear there are turf covered footings of buildings there.
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Newbiggin Hall in Westmoreland
Newbiggin Hall is a large house with a 15th century tower house being the oldest part, visible from the churchyard. It was extended from the 16th century onwards, and remodelled in the 19th century.
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Newby Hall
Newby Hall is a large house of the 17th century which is supposedly built on the site of and incorporating remnants of an earlier tower house, although this is questionable. It is clearly visible from the main road.
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Pendragon Castle
Pendragon Castle is a remote and impressive stone castle erected on a round mound defended by a ditch. The castle is a square walled keep of the late 12th century that was reworked in the 17th century as a mansiuon before being abandoned.
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Preston Patrick Hall
Preston Patrick Hall is a large farmhouse that contains within it significant remains of a 14th century fortified manor - which may have had a walled courtyard. However evidence for this is equivocal, and a hall-house seems more probable.
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Bewley Castle
Bewley Castle is the ruined remains of a fortified manor of the Bishops of Carlisle sat next to a working farmyard. Much of what survives is most likely late 14th century.
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Brough Castle
Brough Castle is a stone keep and courtyard castle erected within the adapted earthworks of a Roman fort. It was burned down in 1521 and rebuilt in the 17th century before being abandoned. Its an English Heritage property, free to access.
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Brougham Castle
Brougham Castle is a stone keep and courtyard castle occupying a spit of high land overlooking the River Eamont next to a Roman fort. It was founded c1203 and strengthened c1309, before being gentrified in the 16th century. It was badly damaged in the Civil War and fell into disrepair after 17th century refurbishment.
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Brougham Hall
Brougham Hall is a strongly defended courtyard and hall of the 15th century, although some parts may be earlier. Much of the buildings date to the 16th/17th century rebuilding programme and 19th century extensions.
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Burneside Hall, Strickland Roger
Burneside Hall is a reworked 15th century hall with an older tower adjacent, the sole survivor of two. The hall is occupied as a farmhouse, the tower is derelict and decaying. Other features, like the 16th century gatehouse, are post-medieval.
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Calgarth Hall
Calgarth Hall is a multiphase farmhouse with 14th/15th century features which may have been reused rather than evidence surviving architecture. It dates in part from the early 16th century, and evidence for a tower is questionable, although it was high status.
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Cappleside Hall, Beetham
Cappleside Hall was a large hall with a solar tower and possible courtyard. It likely was at its height in the early 16th century, and was mostly pulled down in the late 17th, although part remained in use as a (now demolished) barn afterwards. The ruins lie in a field with no public access.
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Cliburn Hall
Cliburn Hall survives as a modernised and largely unrecognisable tower house dating perhaps to the late 15th century, although there was also an earlier hall block. It is to the rear of a working farm complex and largely invisible from the public road.
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Clifton Hall
Clifton Hall was an extensive H-shaped mansion which was largely demolished and the only survivor is a tower of the 16th century, which was restored after agricultural use. Today it is operated as a free to access English Heritage site.
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Coupland Bridge 1
Coupland Bridge 1 is an oval shaped earthwork on a low rise overlooking a crossing point of the Coupland Beck. It is a low mound which has a perimeter bank, and neither the date nor the function is confirmed, but it is scheduled as a motte.
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Cowmire Hall, Crosthwaite and Lyth
Cowmire Hall is an old T-shaped mansion, with the main residential block being a late 17th century three storey house. To the rear (west) is a tower house hidden from public view by farm buildings, believed to be 16th century.
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Crake Trees
Crake Trees is a ruined house containing remnants of an earlier hall and solar tower within earthworks of enclosed gardens and fishponds. It lies adjacent to a modern farmhouse offering accommodation, and is part of its gardens.
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Crosby Ravensworth Hall
Crosby Ravensworth Hall is a 19th century mansion formed out of a part-demolished earlier house; site of detached (and removed) 14th century tower. A diverted stream was used as a moat, but this is now largely gone as well.
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Cunswick Hall
Cunswick Hall is a farm occupying the top of a long ridge, with the house being of 19th century date. However there was a small fortified manor here which included a gatehouse, courtyard, and tower house. The gatehouse does survive, and the house may incorporate parts of the old tower.
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Dalton in Westmorland
Dalton Old Hall is a farmhouse of the mid 17th century, but just to the north-east are the remains of the old tower house, which stands to nearly two metres high in places, and a possible courtyard surviving as earthworks only.
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Godmond Hall, Strickland Roger
Godmond Hall is a modern-looking house, but it dates back to the 17th century, and at the east end is a much restored tower house which preceded it. There is little architecturally to distinguish it from the rest of the houser due to the many refurbishments.
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Grange Hall, Asby
Grange Hall Asby is a much extended farmhouse with a remodelled tower and hall at the core. It is hidden to the rear of farm buildings, and the tower was domesticised with a sloped roof, perhaps in the 17th century.
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Great Asby Rectory
Great Asby Rectory is now a private house on a U-plan, but the oldest part (the north wing) is a tower of the 14th century used as the defended residence for the rector. It is the part of the house closest to the public road, but views are limited.
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Great Ormside Hall
Great Ormside Hall is a large private house, much extended fom the medieval hall and tower, and largely rebuilt in the 17th century. The tower was domesticised with a pitched slate roof in the 19th century.
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Hartley Castle
Hartley Castle survives as a muddled set of remains including parts of curtain walls and vaults, and earthworks covering the footings of a tower-keep. This quadrangular castle on a large natural mound was mostly demolished in the 18th century, and the house dates from that time.
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Wark on Tyne Castle
Wark on Tyne Castle has all the appearance of having been a motte and bailey, perhaps with a second bailey. A tower house was at Wark in the 14th and 15th century - perhaps on this site. However the site is occupied by a school and evidence for the location is unclear.
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Warkworth Castle
Warkworth Castle is a large and impressive motte and bailey refortified in stone. With a justifiably famous cruciform keep, it was one of the Percy families principal castles until forfeited. By the time the Percys returned to favour the castle was in disrepair and was not reoccupied.
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Weetwood Hall, Chatton
Weetwood Hall is amn 18th century house hiding the remnants of a tower dating at least as far back as the 15th century, when it had an L-plan. This can only be seen from inside.
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Welton Hall, Horsley
Welton Hall is a farm containing the tall ruin of an old tower house which can be seen from the road. The house itself hides remains of an old hall house, suggesting the tower might have started out as a solar.
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West Bitchfield Tower, Belsay
West Bitchfield Tower is a much extended tower of the 14th century now forming part of a much larger house, which may have contemporary remnants within it, but dates to at least the 16th century.
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West Lilburn Tower–Proctor’s Tower
West Lilburn Tower is a ruined square tower standing in a field between the later manor house and a ruined church. There were two Lilburn towers - this was the one held by the Proctor family, that held by the Ogles has vanished, probably beneath the massive 19th century mansion.
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Whalton Tower
Whalton Tower was a tower house erected in perhaps the 15th century which has been repeatedly extended and incorporated into a much larger mansion.
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Whittingham Tower
Whittingham Tower is a predominantly 15th century tower house. It perhaps incorporates earlier buildings and was extensively remodelled in the 19th century as alms houses. Topday is it a private home.
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Whitton Tower
Whitton Tower is a 14th century tower house that was restored in the 17th century, extended in the 18th and largely rebuilt in the 19th, with wings occupying the old barmkin area.
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Widdrington Castle
Widdrington Castle was a 14th century tower house consisting of a principal tower, hall and solar. It was reworked and extended in the 17th century, then demolished in the 18th, evenbtually being replaced by a mansion in the 19th century, itself now demolished. All that remains is a large round mound in a field.
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Willimoteswick Manor, Bardon Mill
Willimoteswick Manor was an impressive fortified courtyard with a hall, tower and gatehouse. The gate tower is all that survives with parts of the barmkin incorporated in farm buildings.
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Woodhouses Bastle, Harbottle
Woodhouses Bastle is a well preserved bastle house accessible from a signposted path with the permission of the landowner. It has a roof, and both levels can be seen. It was occupied into the 18th century at least and was restored c1904
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Wooler Castle
Wooler Castle has all the hallmarks of a motte and bailey, but is also a natural strongpoint. The summit of the motte holds the war memorial, and the wedge shaped putative bailey is partly occupied by St Mary's church. It was in disrepair in 1255, and abandoned.
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Wooler Tower
Wooler Tower occupies the motte area of Wooler Castle, and was built after the old site had been unused for centuries. It was repeatedly described as being in poor repair and is unlikely to have been maintained after 1603.
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Appleby Castle
Appleby Castle started as a motte and bailey but was refortified in stone in the 12th century. An extensive house was constructed in the bailey which was repeatedly remodelled. It was occasionally open to the public, but was put up for sale in 2024.
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Arnside Tower
Arnside Tower is a ruined tower house in fields next to a farm, with a public footpath running close by. It was damaged in a storm in 1602 and part demolished.
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Askham Hall
Askham Hall is a large 18th century mansion house used as a hotel. The south wing contains a tower house with two wings that dates to perhaps the 14th century. It was reworked in the 16th century and again in the 18th - and to the rear is a service courtyard, post-medieval.
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Beetham Castle Hill
Beetham Castle Hill is an irregular D-shaped flat-topped mound on top of a prominent ridge in parkland near Dallam Tower. It is defensively sited, and there was both a ditch and perimeter bank, but if intended as a motte or ringwork it was never finished as the northern side is undefended and easy to access.
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Beetham Hall
Beetham Hall is a house and farm complex with a ruined tower house and vestiges of walled courtyard ranges dating back to the 17th century rebuild. The tower is older. The site is in use as a crematorium, and there may be access from this business.
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Benson Hall, Scalthwaiterigg
Benson Hall is a 17th/18th century building, now a farmhouse. Within is evidence of an earlier building interpreted as a modified and extended tower.
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Rudchester Hall
Rudchester Hall contains remnants of a 13th century solar tower and hall, but is largely 18th century. Much of the building was built from roman masonry from the nearby fort.
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Sewingshields Castle
Sewingshields Castle was a tower house and possible courtyard with fishponds that are the clearest surviving earthworks in fields. It was ruined by 1541
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Shilbottle Tower
Shilbottle Tower is a much modified and extended tower house used as a vicarage, today with a large house attached of the 18th and 19th century.
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Shortflatt Tower
Shortflatt tower is an extensive mansion available for hire as a venue. The oldest part is a tower house of the 15th century, probably using earlier structures as a base, most likely a hall-house of some sort
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Simonburn Castle and Tower House
Simonburn Castle and Tower House is a ruined tower within fragmentary earthworks set on a ridge between two rivers, in ruins by the 1670s
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Smalesworth Pele
Smalesworth Pele is a much-ruined square tower of indeterminate age lying adjacent to workshops on high ground overlooking the North Tyne.
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Stanton Old Hall, Netherwitton
Stanton Old Hall Netherwitton is an 18th century mansion containing within the remains of a 15th century tower of unknown type modified beyond identification. It is a private home.
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Staward Peel
Staward Pele is a ruined tower house on a promninent ridgetop site defended with earthworks and an outer courtyard. It was built in eth 14th century and probably abandoned by the 16th. The site is surrounded by National trust land
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Styford Motte, Bywell
Styford Motte Bywell is a ditched motte overlooking the River Tyne at the top of a potentially eroded slope. It is surrounded by farmland and woods.
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Tarset Castle
Tarset Castle is the fragmentary remains of a hall house and courtyard on top of a well defined ditched motte overlooking the Tarset Burn. It is in a field with no obvious access.
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Thirlwall Castle
Thirlwall Castle is the substantial ruin of an L-shaped tower house at the top of a steep slope overlooking a burn. It originally had square corner turrets, and has been extensively robbed. Adjacent to a public footpath, it is free to access.
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Thornton Tower, Newbrough
Thornton Tower Newbrough was a rectangular tower that now stands as a ruin to the rear of extensive farm buildings. It was probably accompanied by a more extemnsive manorial centre.
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Titlington Castle
Titlington Castle survives only as a low earthwork in the garden of the 18th century Titlington Hall. Although it has been suggested there was a timber castle here, the earliest reference to any fortification is a ruined tower in 1541, cleared in 1745.
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Tritlington Old Hall
Tritlington Old Hall is an 18th century mansion, much altered and extended, and hidden inside the building are the remains of a 16th century tower, remodelled from 1595 onwards.
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Twizell Castle
Twizell Castle started out life as a hall house and solar tower, was redeveloped as a tower house with barmkin in the 15th century and then was remodelled again as a domestic residence and finally as a folly c1770.
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Tynemouth Castle
Tynemouth Castle has a complex history, and at its peak was a courtyard castle containing the priory. It was converted into an artillery fort after the Reformation and gun emplacements remained until the 1940s, when they were removed although the army remained until 1960.
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Wallington Hall
Wallington Hall is a large 18th century mansion; in the basement are vaults from the 15th century tower house, absorbed in the first remodelling c1688. It is a National trust property.
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Walwick Grange, Warden
Walwick Grange is a long 18th to 19th century house, reputed to contain a tower house within, most likely dating to the 16th century. Medieval fish ponds indicate that an early high status residence was here.
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Warden Castle
Warden castle is an oval shaped ringwork built at the top of a steep slope. Potentially occupying an earlier thegnly site, it is strategically located - but has little history and dates are conjectural.
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Wark on Tweed Castle
Wark on Tweed Castle is one of the key royal strongholds on the Scots border, and has a turbulent history, repeatedly needing to be rebuilt. It was reworked as an artillery fortress in the mid 16th century and was garrisonned until 1633
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Morpeth Castle
Morpeth Castle is a large 14th century castle with two courtyards surrounded with stone walls. The great gatehouse has been restored and is available for let. It replaced an earlier castle - Haw Hill.
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Morpeth Haw Hill
Morpeth Haw Hill is a fortified promontory of two areas, the inner of which could have served as a motte. It did have stone buildings, the extent is unknown, and was probably destroyed by King John in 1216 and abandoned in favour of Morpeth Castle
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Netherwitton Hall
Netherwhitton Hall is an extended and modified 17th century mansion visible from the public road. It was built around a 15th century tower house.
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Newcastle-upon-Tyne Castle
Newcastle upon Tyne Castle was founded in the 11th century on the site of a Roman fort, and refortified in stone in the 12th. It remained one of the principal royal fortresses in the north of England and was reworked many times. Parts of the caastle were demolished with teh railway construction, but the great keep of Henry II and the Black Gate remain as the principal survivors.
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Newton Underwood Tower, Meldon
Newton Underwood Tower is a badly ruined tower, one side of which forms the gable end of a now-restored 18th century house. It is in a private garden and not visible from the road.
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Ninebanks Tower
Ninebanks Tower is a ruined tower serving as a solar tower and attached to another building, believed to have been a tower house of greater stature - now lost and replaced by a later house.
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Norham Castle
Norham castle is a strong courtyard castle overlooking the River Tweed. Significant ruins remain including that of the keep of the Bishops of Durham. It was often used by the English Crown during the wars with Scotland, up to the Union of the Crowns in 1603, when it fell out of use.
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Ogle Castle
Ogle Castle was a complex little castle with two ditches and several towers, all in ruins by the 18th century. Now all that remains is an L-shaped section of the double moat, covered by trees, and the courtyard is now occupied by a farm and house.
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Old Callaly Castle Hill
Old Callaly Castle Hill is an Iron Age hillfort containing footings of buildings, most likely including a 15th century tower and ancillary buildings, and courtyard wall(s)
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Overgrass Tower
Overgrass Tower is the ruin of a rectangular 15th century tower and attached buildings on low ground later used as a mill race. It cannot be seen from public roads.
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Pawston Tower
Pawston Tower was a tower house described as "lytle" - the basement of which is incorporated into a modern house.
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Plessey Hall
Plessey Hall was a manor house, possibly fortified, that was demolished in 1680 to build a new farm house, parts of which survive in the modern building. I can't see any evidence of these earthworks in LIDAR, though.
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Ponteland Castle
Ponteland Castle, aka the Blackbird Inn, has a large tower house at one end dating to the 14th century, restored and extended in the 17th and 20th centuries.
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Ponteland Vicarage Tower
Ponteland Vicarage Tower is a ruined square tower that formed part of a larger house demolished in the late 19th century. It is at best 16th century, more likely 17th, and has been much altered.
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Preston Tower, Ellingham
Preston Tower Ellingham is one half of a large tower house with square corner turrets that was restored in the 19th century. It lies within the grounds of a more modern house, and is used as a venue for hire.
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Prior Castell’s Tower, Inner Farne Island
Prior Castells Tower on Inner Frane is a modified and modernised 15/16th century tower built for the Bishops of Durham. Today it is used for seasonal ranger accommodation for the National Trust.
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Prudhoe Castle
Prudhoe Castle was founded in the 11th century on a prominent mound, and is an impressive largely 14th century castle, in ruins by the 18th. It is open as a tourist attraction.
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Rock Hall, Rennington
Rock Hall Rennington is a large 18th century house with a tower at its core dating the the 15th, possibly incorprating earlier structures. Since 2013 it has remained a private residence after use as a school and a youth hostel.
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Rothbury Haa Hill
The manor of Rothbury had a building known as Rhotbury Hall into the 19th century when it was demolished and the site levelled for the construction of a churchyard, still occupying a raised site, presumably the remnant of a medieval mound.
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Hetton Hall, Chatton
Hetton Hall is a large and privately occupied farmhouse which has been built around a tower house, remodelled in the 16th century. Internal walls of the house suggest there were attached early buildings here as well.
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Hexham Moot Hall and Old Gaol
Hexham Moot Hall and Gaol are two large towers which formed part of a castle built for the Archbishops of York. Today they are separate structures. The gaol is open to the public for a fee, the moot hall is owned by the local authority and available for hire.
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Horneystead Bastle
Horneystead Bastle is a ruined bastle-house with a fallen barrel vault sat amongst farm buildings and left to decay. It is said to have remained in use to the mid 19th century.
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Horsley Tower, Longhorsley
Horsley Tower is a privately occupied tower house perhaps of the 15th but more likely the 16th century, extended and remodelled by about 1600 and restored c1930.
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Howtell Tower
Howtel Tower is a ruined 15th century tower house hidden at the rear of a working farm, and surrounded by agricultural buildings. It probably fell out of use in the 17th century.
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Hulne Friary
Hulne Friary has a tower house within its grounds that was built for the Percy family before the Reformation, and then became a property of the family. It is in use today as a venue.
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Kirkwhelpington Vicars Pele
Kirkwhelpington Vicars Pele is the remains of a modest tower which have been built into the gable of a large 18th century house which is largely hidden from the public road.
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Kirkwhelpington; The Fawns Castle
The Fawns Castle Kirkwhelpington is the ditch of an elongated D-shaped enclosure containing little evidence of the manorial complex and "lytle pele house or bastell" mentioned in 1541. The enclosure is next to a working farmyard.
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Kyloe Tower
Kyloe Tower is a ruined tower house surrounded by the buildings of East Kyloe Farm and was inhabited until at least 1633. These, and trees, hide it from the public road.
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Langley Castle
Langley Castle is a large and impressive tower house with square turrets at each corner. It was in ruins by 1541, but has been restored, and is open as a hotel.
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Lanton Towers
Lanton Towers was a modest fortification which was destroyed, rebuilt in the 15th century as a tower house, and in ruins by 1600. What remains is just a tall mound of rubble hidden in woods.
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Lemmington Hall
Lemmington Hall is a restored multi-phase mansion now used as a venue, the earliest part of which is a 15th century tower house.
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Lindisfarne Castle
Lindisfarne Castle was founded as an artillery fort at the orders of Henry VIII from the ruins of the old priory. It remained in military use until conversion to a coastguard lookout, and then a private house. It is a National Trust property today.
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Little Harle Tower
Littleharle Tower is a much altered tower house, perhaps incorporating earlier material, which has been much modified and extended to form part of a large mansion, the gardens of which are sometimes open to the public..
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Little Swinburne Tower
Little Swinburne Tower is a ruined tower house in fields, and was part of a village, some of which survives as banks and platforms - now reduced to a farm.
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Littlehoughton Hall Tower
Littlehoughton Hall is an 18th century mansion, said to be built around an earlier tower house with little if any visible architecture surviving from that period. The tower may, in fact, have been demolished when the house was built.
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Lowick Motte
Lowick Motte is in fact a well-defined ringwork occupying a promontory site overlooking a fording point of the burn called the Low. It is overgorwn by trees and vegetation, and has not been subjected to archaeology.
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Mitford Castle
Mitford Castle is the ruin of a motte- and bailey refortified in stone, in a field marked "private property". It was destroyed by the Scots of Robert Bruce.
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Monk Farm Bastles, Allendale
Monk Farm has a group of four early buildings, two of which might have been towers and two were bastle-houses. Repeatedly altered, the type of structures here are unclear, but they were defensive.
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Monkridge Old Hall, Heatherwick
Monkridge Hall was a 17th century tower abandoned in the 18th century, and may have had features in common with a bastle. It was replaced by a new Monkridge Hall across the burn.
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Ford Castle, Northumberland
Ford Castle is a quadrangular castle dating to the 14th century which has been much altered and extended, and is now in use as a private activity centre for young people.
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Ford Parsons Tower
Ford Parsons Tower is a ruined tower house within the grounds of Ford Castle that was used as a residence for the local parson, and often altered.
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Fowberry Tower, Chatton
Fowberry Tower is a privately occupied mansion house said to have a 16th century tower at its core, although it may have been demolished before the mansion was built.
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Great Swinburne Castle
Great Swinburne Tower was a 14th century tower house, which has been incorporated into a much larger mansion dating from the 18th century. Vaulted cellars of this tower or other buildings survive in the mansion basement.
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Great Tosson Tower
Great Tosson tower is a ruined tower house sitting in a field next to a working farm, and visible from the road. It is probably 15th century and was in ruins by the early 19th.
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Green Castle, Wooler
Green Castle is a large dished oval ringwork surrounded by a ditch except on the eastern side, where erosion from the Humbleton Burn has removed part of the site.
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Gunnerton Money Hill
Gunnerton Money Hill is a small but well-preserved motte and bailey overlooking the confluence of the Coal and Gunnerton burns. It is completely covered with woodland.
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Halton Castle, Whittington
Halton Castle is a 14th century tower which has had a mansion added to the side, all of which is privately occupied. Recent archaeology has identified older masonry of unknown structure types within.
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Haltwhistle Castle Hill
Haltwhistle Castle Hill is a prominent elongated mound overlooking the confluence of the Haltwhistle Burn with the South Tyne. Logic would dictate it served a military purpose, but no evidence has been confirmed. The site now contains a private residence
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Haltwhistle Red Lion Tower
Haltwhistle Red Lion Hotel, aka Centre of Britain Hotel, contains within it a tower house of perhaps late 16th century date, extended twice by the 18th century.
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Harbottle Castle
Harbottle Castle is a badly ruined stone castle occupying the site of an earlier motte and bailey, and maintained to 1603 before being abandoned.
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Harnham Hall, Belsay
Harnham Hall Belsay is an occupied 18th century house with a much older tower at the rear, possibly 15th century. The site is at the end of a low ridge and eminently suitable to have been fortified, but no confirmation of this has been found.
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Hartburn Old Vicarage
Hartburn Old Vicarage is a large and much altered house, broadly U-shaped. The north wing has vaulted g/f rooms, likely to have been from a hall-house type structure
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Haughton Castle, Humshaugh
Haughton Castle is a large multiphase mansion, incorporating a C14 tower dereilict for over a century. It is occupied and not open to the public.
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Heaton, Alan De Jesmonds House
Alan de Jesmonds house at Heation is a ruin in a public park, surviving from a 13th century hall house believed occupied into the 16th century.
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Heiferlaw Tower
Heiferlaw Tower is a ruined tower house within an agricultural field, built for Alnwick Abbey and bearing heraldry of the Percys. It probably fell into disuse after the Reformation.
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Hepple Tower
Hepple Tower is a ruined tower house dating to the 15th century described as being in poor repair in the mid 16th. It is within private gardens and hidden from the road.
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Hepscott Tower
Hepscott Tower is a much extended mansion known as Hepscott Hall in the centre of the village that includes within it a tower of undetermined age, but seems 16th century.
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Hesleyside Tower
Hesleyside Tower is a large 18th century mansion which may still contain earlier structures, although the tower was demolished in the early 19th century and no trace survives today.
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Hethpool Tower
Hethpool Tower is a ruined tower house of unconfirmed age within the privategardens of the later Hethpool House, It was first mentioned in 1415 and may have had additional structures attached.
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Coupland Castle
Coupland Castle is a privately occupied multiphase mansion house built around a 16th century tower house of the Wallis family
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Craster Tower
Craster Tower is an 18th century mansion incorporating the old tower house of the family dating to the mid 14th century. It is now divided into private residences.
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Crawley Tower
Crawley Tower is a modified C14 ruined tower with a derelict C18 cottage built in the ruins, within the gardens of a farm
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Cresswell Tower
Cresswell Tower is an occupied C15 tower, modified C18-19 but most extensions demolished, and largely hidden by woods
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Dally Castle
Dally Castle is a small ruined rectangular building at the end of a ridge isolated by ditches. It was first a hall house and was modified C14/15 before abandonment.
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Dilston Castle
Dilston Castle is an uninhabited but intact C15 tower house modified to C17 and abandoned partway through a planned remodelling.
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Doddington Bastle
Doddington Bastle is a ruined 16th century tower house which part collapsed in 1896 in a storm, surrounded by agricultural buildings and trees
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Duddo Tower
Duddo Tower is a ruined C16 tower house incorporating earlier work on a prominent hill, and abandoned C17. One wall stands to a larger extent, and the hill is largely coverd with trees
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Dunstan Hall
Dunstan Hall is an occupied and complex house consisting of a much modified and extended C14 hall and C16 tower, at the time of writing available for holiday lets
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Dunstanburgh Castle
Dunstanburgh Castle is a massive enclosed courtyard castle once defended with large meres. The principal remains are the main gatehouse and attached accommodation block, c1315-1400
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East Shaftoe Hall
East Shaftoe Hall, an ordinary-looking occupied farmhouse with a cut-down tower and modified hall hidden within it, repeatedly altered from C18
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Edlingham Castle
Edlingham Castle, ruins of a modest hall and courtyard with gatehouse, mostly dismantled C17 but now open to the public through English Heritage
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Elsdon Mote Hills
Elsdon Mote Hills is a well-preserved motte and bailey on a natural spur overlooking the Elsdon Burn and the village. It was probably the early seat of the Lordship of Redesdale.
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Elsdon Tower
Elsdon Tower is a much-extended occupied tower house of three storeys and an attic used as the residence of the vicars and later rectors of Elsdon into the 20th century, and is now a private residence
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Embleton Tower
Embleton Tower is a much-extended C14 tower house incorporating earlier structures. It served as the residence of the vicars of Embleton into the 20th century and is now a private residence.
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Eshott Castle
Eshott Castle is a modest fortified site, the quadrangular wet ditch surviving above ground, and overgrown towers and walls are believed to lie beneath the surface
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Etal Castle
Etal Castle is a strong tower dating to the 14th century with a well defended courtyard postdating the tower slightly. It overlooks the River Till and is open to the public at all times.
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Featherstone Castle
Featherstone Castle is a massive country house run as a conference venue. Clearly visible amongst the 19th century work is the old tower house, altered in the early 17th.
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Fenham Tower
Fenham Tower was part of a monastic grange of Lindisfarne, standing at the Reformation. A range of earthworks lie in the fields of a working farm, presumably with stone footings beneath the turf.
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Fenwick Tower, Matfen
Fenwick Tower was a 14th century tower house that fell into disuse by the 17th, and the part-demolished remnants were built into the post medieval farmhouse.
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Bolam Castle
Bolam Castle, the overgrown remains of a castle destroyed C14 by the Scots within the ramparts of a presumed Iron Age fort
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Bolton Hospital
Bolton Hospital, the scant remnants of a tower within a medieval hospital lie in a field surrounded by marsh
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Bothal Castle
Bothal Castle, ruins of C14 castle gatehouse converted and extended to form private mansion house
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Burradon Tower
Burradon Tower, ruins of C16 tower extended in C17 and then in ruins by 1769 within working farm
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Bywell Castle
Bywell Castle, ruins of gatehouse for projected but incomplete C15 castle of the Nevilles in private grounds
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Callaly Castle
Callaly Castle, a privately occupied mansion containing within it a tower house of the 15th century or earlier
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Cartington Castle
Cartington Castle, overgrown ruins of courtyard castle and tower house destroyed C17 and now within a farmyard
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Castle Heaton Castle
Castle Heaton Castle, a large buttressed vaulted building survives within farm buildings from a complex dating to C14
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Causey Park House
Causey Park House is an extended and modernised farmhouse containing a 16th century tower house within, possibly with earlier origins
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Chillingham Castle
Chillingham Castle is an occupied quadrangular castle dating to the 13th century and open for pre-arranged tours - marketed as Britains most haunted castle
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Chipchase Castle
Chipchase Castle is an occupied mansion containing a remodelled tower house within it built for the Herons, Keepers of Tynedale. It is open as a to hire venue only.
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Clennell Hall
Clennell Hall is a much altered and extended country house used as a hotel, within which is hidden a 16th century tower house built before 1541
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Coanwood Castle Hill
Castle Hill Coanwood is a mutilated mound on a promontory overlooking a possible crossing point of the South Tyne. It is covered by woods and inaccessible to the public.
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Cocklaw Tower, Wall
Cocklaw Tower is a derelict tower house with remnants of outer defences, all within the bounds of a working farmyard
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Cockle Park Tower
Cockle Park Tower is an occupied tower house which has been modernised and extended. It is now part of Newcastle University (CREEL)
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Coldmartin Tower, Chatton
Coldmartin Tower is the remains of a stamdalone tower already in ruins by 1584, standing on top of a hill within agricultural land
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Coquet Island Tower
Coquet Island Tower is an extended ecclesiatical tower house which has been repurposed as a lighthouse. There is no public access to the island.
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Corbridge Low Hall
Corbridge Low Hall is a private home with a C14 tower at the eastern end. It is also known as Pele Tower, and is visible from the public road.
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Corbridge Vicars Pele
Corbrodge Vicars Pele is a three storey tower in the cenre of the town used as a vicarage from c1400. It is open as a thre storey shop
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Cornhill Castle
Cornhill Castle was a fortified promontory overlooking a fording point of the Tweed containing a tower and courtyard defended by a rampart and ditch. It is now covered with trees.
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Witton Castle, Witton-le-Wear
Witton Castle forms the centrepiece of a holiday park today, but remains a private home. It was part demolished and reworked in the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries, but was originally a walled courtyard with a great tower in one corner.
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Witton Tower, Witton-le-Wear
Witton Tower is a large rambling house with parts dating to the 12th century and including a tower house, perhaps 15th century. The whole was a hotel, but it is now subdivided into private dwellings and cannot be seen from the public road.
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Abberwick Tower
Abberwick Tower, the scant remains of a tower house and deserted settlement lie in fields next to a farmhouse
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Alnham Earls Pele
Alnham Earls Peel, the ruins of a tower house forming a rectangular platform on top of a prominent hill
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Alnham Vicars Pele
Alnham Vicars Pele, an occupied and much extended tower house adjacent to the church
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Alnwick Castle
Alnwick Castle, an impressive castle still occupied by the duke of Northumberland but open as an attraction
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Aydon Castle
Aydon Castle, a well-preserved multi-phase castle and manorial centre open as a tourist attraction
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Bamburgh Castle
Bamburgh Castle, an impressive medieval castle on the site of an early medieval fortress, restored C19
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Bamburgh Tower
Bamburgh Tower, the remains of a ruined tower house are now built into the wall of a churchyard
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Barmoor Castle
Barmoor Castle, the part-restored ruins of an old tower house modified in the 18th century
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Barrow Peel
Barrow Peel, the eathworks of a strong manorial complex survive next to an abandoned farmhouse
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Beadnell; The Craster Arms
The Craster Arms, Beadnell, remains of a 16th century tower house now form the rear part of a hotel
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Bebside Old Hall
Bebside Hall, scant remains of a manorial complex strengthened after the Reformation within a private garden
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Bellingham Castle
Bellingham Castle, earthworks of a twelfth century castle sacked by the Scots and abandoned in the 14th century
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Bellister Castle
Bellister Castle, ruins of an early tower reworked into a later mansion on a scarped mound.
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Belsay Castle
Belsay Castle, ruins of a massive 14th century tower of the Middletons with ruins of later mansion alongside.
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Biddlestone Hall Tower
Biddlestone Hall Tower, a 14th century tower house, has been much altered and now forms part of Biddlestone Hall chapel
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Birtley Castle
Birtley Castle, the scant remains of this largelky unknown site are built into a private garden wall
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Blanchland Abbey
Blanchland Abbey Tower is run as a hotel, and is a post-reformation reworking of former monastic buildings as a tower house
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Blenkinsopp Castle
Blenkinsopp Castle, part restored and part ruin, the site consists of a much altered C14 tower house with much C19 alteration
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Houghton le Spring Rectory
Houghton le Spring Rectory is now used as council offices, but incorporates a reworked tower house of the late 15th or early 16th century. It was repeatedly altered, largely beyond recognition, although the building is castellated.
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Hunstanworth Tower
Hunstanworth Tower is a badly ruined tower house in the churchyard, collapsed to a height of about 1.5m. It was clay bonded, and may have been used as a refuge for the vicar.
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Hylton Castle
Hylton Tower survives as a roofed gatehouse-tower, the courtyard and other buildings have vanished completely. The gatehouse was remodelled and extended in the 18th century; those extensions have been demolished. The surrounding area is a park, and English Heritage arrange free tours.
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Langley Old Hall
Langley Old Hall is a ruined courtyard residence defended by a moat. It was founded in the early 16th century and largely in ruins by the 18th, although part survived as a farmhouse into the 19th. It is surrounded by woods, and a public footpath runs adjacent.
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Low Butterby Manor House, Croxdale
Low Butterby Manor House has vanished apart from three sides of the rectangular moat which now encloses a farmhouse garden. The courtyard wall survives to a large extent, and the farmhouse may contain masonry of the 16th century, although most is more recent than that.
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Low Dinsdale Manor House
Low Dinsdale Manor House is a post-medieval farmhouse. It sits within a complex of earthworks with multiple enclosed areas, the innermost being a moat some 15 metres across. A gatehosue was discovered near the house in 19th century excavations, but was not recorded properly.
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Ludworth Tower
Ludworth Tower is the standing remains of a 15th century tower house which largely collapsed in 1890. It is in a field next to farm buildings, with an access gate and information board.
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Lumley Castle
Lumley Castle is a large quadrangular castle with corner towers, now used as a hotel. It was remodelled in the 15th, 18th and 20th centuries.
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Middleton St George Tower Hill
Middleton St George Motte is a well-defined motte overlooking an ancient crossing point of the Tees, and nearby housing suggests a possible bailey. There is a path up the motte shown on OS mapping, but it is not clear how public this is
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Old Hollinside
Old Hollinside, or Hollinside Manor, is a ruined hall-house overlooking the Rover Derwent. It was a ruin by the 19th century, but has been consolidated, surviving to the wallhead in places. Public paths pass nearby, but not to the site.
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Pockerley Pele, Beamish
Pockerley Pele is not really recognisable as a tower house as it has been reduced in height and now foms part of "Pockerley Old Hall" within the Beamish museum.
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Raby Castle
Raby Castle is a large courtyard castle within a ditch. It remains occupied and has been much modified from the 17th century onwards. The castle and grounds are open to the public for a fee.
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Raby Old Lodge
Raby Old Lodge is an occupied tower, probably 16th century. It is strongly defensible, on a rocky outcrop surrounded on all sides by a ravine.
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Ravensworth Castle, County Durham
Ravensworth Castle is a ruined multiphase building which started out as a square courtyard castle with corner towers, and ended life as a mansion house. It is on private estate land and hidden from public view.
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Ryton, County Durham
Ryton Motte is a well-defined mound in a churchyard overlooking a fording point of the River Tyne. It is possible that there was a bailey now occupied by the church, but little evidence survives to support this.
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Seaton Holme, Easington
Seaton Holme was a 13th century hall house erected for a retired Bishop of Durham and was extended and redesigned several times. Late 18th/early 19th century renovations removed much of the medieval features. It is open as a venue and houses the local history society.
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Sockburn Castle
Sockburn Castle was a manor of the Conyers family from the 11th century, and was probably defensive, but what remains are the extensive earthworks of the later manorial complex and village with (most likely) a small defended courtyard residence within the grounds of the 19th century Hall.
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Summerhouse Moat
Summerhouse Moat is a series of earthworks centred around a rectangular platform with a clearly defined round feature interpreted as a tower at the SW corner of an internal bank. It was held by the Nevilles from Durham Cathedral until their attainder.
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Walworth Castle
Walworh Castle is a latrge country house in castellated style used as a hotel. Parts predate the rebuilding of the site from ruins in the 16th century, perhaps being as early as the 14th.
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Wardley Hall
Wardley Hall was the site of a manorial centre within a ditch and bank, now damaged by a railway and coal works. It was held by the priors of Durham until the 18th century, and in the 13th century had a hall and possible solar tower. It is unclear how extensive the defences were.
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Westnewton Castle
Westnewton Castle was a small defended courtyard with a hall at the west end flanked by two towers. Today it is nothing but overgrown humps in a field, with faint ditches and sections of an internal bank indicative of outer enclosed areas, probably gardens.
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Whitehall Moat, Allhallows
Whitehall moat is a roughly square earhwork consisting of a ditch with a raised internal platform, and external bank. There are hints of an outer ditch to the east showing on LIDAR, suggesting a larger structure than just a hall on the platform.
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Whitehall, Allhallows
Whitehall Allhallows probably succeeded the moat to the south, and the oldest part is a tower dated to perhaps the 14th century. It was extended and modified, fell into disrepair and part demolished. Today it is a private home.
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Wolstey Castle
Wolstey Castle was a small defended courtyard built for the protection of Holme Coltram Abbey. It remained in use into the 17th century before being demolished. Today it survives as a squarish ditch in a field, with stone footings overgrown by turf on the central platform.
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Workington Hall
Workington Hall is a large derelict manion, mostly of the 18th/19th century, but containing a tower house of the 14th century and extensions of the 15th and 16th. It was abandoned and sold to the local council, then deroofed. Today it is in a public park, but fenced off for safety reasons.
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Archdeacon Newton Manor
Archdeacon Newton Moated Site is the location of an extensive manorial complex of the Archdeacon of Durham, which was defended by a moat and contained masonry buildings. The site is now occupied by farm buildings, the Old Hall may survive as a barn.
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Bale Hill House, Wolsingham
Bale Hill House Wolsingham is an occupied farmhouse with a thick-walled, barrel-vaulted basement. The original 16th century layout is unclear, but it was either a bastle or hall-house, perhaps used by the bailiff of the Bishop of Durham
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Barnard Castle
Barnard Castle is an impressive multi-warded castle starting as a ringwork and bailey, continually upgraded and extended to the mid 15th century, after which it declined. It is open to the public as a tourist attraction.
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Bishopton Castle Hill
Bishopton Castle Hill is a motte with two subdivided baileys and other earthworks on agricultural land south of the village. There is no access, but the farmer has cleared an area of fence to permit a view from the road.
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Bradley Hall, Wolsingham
Bradley Hall Wolsingham was a small courtyard castle defended by a ditch and serving as a manorial centre. The trapezoidal ditch survives in a field, and some of the farm buidings survive from this period, including a barrel vaulted cellar. Most is post 18th century though.
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Brancepeth Castle
Brancepeth Castle is an impressive courtyard castle extensively remodelled in the 19th century. There are public walks around the outside and access to parts of the courtyard for the public is possible at times.
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Castle Steads, Rowley Farm, Esh Winning
Castle Steads is an extensive set of earthworks in agricultural and wooded land that represent a substantial manorial site, part of which is a set of ditches and banks surrounding a rectangular platform, within which is a further raised platform showing signs of stone buildings.
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Dalden Tower, Seaham
Dalden Tower is a ruined tower house of the 16th century incorporating earlier work. It was derelict by the late 18th century when a replacement mansion had been built nearby. It is part of a raodaside picnic site.
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Durham Castle
Durham Castle is the impressive stone castle erected for the Bishops of Durham to protect the Cathedral site. It started as a motte and bailey and was steadily strengthened in stone. Today parts are in use by the University for student accomodation.
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Evenwood; The Barony
Evenwood The Barony is a much eroded section of moat which once surrounded a manorial site of the Bishops of Durham. The derelict buildings were demolished in 1826 and a farm built on the site. There is no evidence to suggest the nature of buildings before this.
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Holmside Hall
Holmside Hall was a fortified manorial complex of which parts of the medieval courtyard wall and chapel survived around farm buildings but seem to have been lost during renovation. Only a section of moat is recognisably old.
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Horden Hall
Horden Hall is a 16th/17th century mansion, now a farmhouse, that incorporates some very thick walling from an older tower which was demolished to build the hall.
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Newbiggin Hall in Cumberland
Newbiggin Hall is a large 17th century house remodelled in the 19th century and incorporating the old tower house serving the priors of St Marys in Carlisle. It cannot be seen from public roads, and the early form of the tower is a matter of discussion.
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Newton Reigny Manor
Newton Reigny Manor survives as a large quadrangular earthwork in fields. It lies to the east of the parish church and is not streongly defended; the ditch itself is only 30cm deep at most. It probably housed an early manor, but there is no evidence of stone buildings or defences.
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Overwater Moat
Overwater Moat is a rectangular earthwork consisting of a ditch with external and internal banks. It is not near the public roads, and was probably succeeded by buildings replaced by Overwater Hall, now a hotel.
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Penrith Castle
Penrith Castle is a ruined courtyard castle built in the early 15th century for the Neville family. It later became the property of Richard of Gloucester (later Richard III) at which point it was retained by the Crown. It was decayed by 1580 and part demolished in the 17th century. Today it is open as part of a public park.
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Randalholme Hall, Alston Moor
Randalholme Hall is a large house containing a tower house dated variously to the 14th and 16th centuries. It was extended in the 17th, and is a private home, although the tower is just visible from the road.
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Rose Castle
Rose Castle is a large mansion containing a tower house that was rebuilt several times, perhaps the earliest being in the 13th century. It was built for the Bishops of Carlisle, and is now privately owned and run as an exclusive use venue.
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Scaleby Castle
Scaleby Castle is a mansion within a circular moat, and incorporating a tower house surviving from a quadrangular courtyard castle of the 15th century. It is a priivate residence and cannot be seen from public roads.
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Scales Hall, Skelton
Scales Hall Skelton is a rambling mansion with a tower house surviing within one angle. It was at one point accompanied by a courtyard, part of which (including a gatehouse) survives.
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Sella Park
Sella Park, now a hotel, contains remnants of a 14th century tower house hidden within the later extensions
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Snittlegarth Moat
Snittlegarth Moat is a small but well preserved rectangular ditch on private farmland. The farm offers holiday lodges for rent.
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Sowerby Castle How
Sowerby Castle How is covered by trees, but revealed by LIDAR to be an oval shaped motte with a kidney-shaped bailey at the end of a priominent hill. The two enclosures are surrounded by a ditch with upcast bank, and the bailey has an internal bank as well.
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Stonegarthside Hall
Stonegarthside Hall is a 17th century mansion built on the site of earlier buildings, perhaps including a tower and hall dating from the 13th or 14th century.
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Thistlewood Farmhouse
Thistlewood Farmhouse is a farmhouse made up of a modest tower house and an adjacent wing which was added in the 17th century. Today it forms one of a number of private homes converted from the range of farm steading buildings.
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Threapland Hall
Threapland Hall is a large farmhouse which has features consistent with containing a modified tower house. The hall is 17th century, so the tower must have been converted at a relatively early date.
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Tindale Tarn House
Tindale Tarn House is a largely 19th century farmhouse, but containing the remains of a 15th century tower house within. Externally it shows no tower-like features.
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Tower Tye
Tower Tye is a circular earthwork consisting of a bank with both internal and external ditches. The central platform is about 30 metres across, and there are no breaks in the bank. On balance this is unlikely to have been a castle of any sort. It is tree covered and within the grounds of Naworth Castle.
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Triermain Castle
Triermain Castle is a tall wall stub which is all that survives of a small courtyard castle on a rectangular mound inside a fragmentary ditch. It was in ruins by the 17th century.
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Two Lions Inn, Penrith
The Two Lions Inn is no longer known by that name, having been converted into accommodation. It contains various buildings within its structure including a solar block and hall of the 16th century.
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Upper Denton Moat
Upper Denton Moat is a small rectangular earthwork to the north of the church, on a site poorly suited to defence. It may be a precursor to or associated with, the nearby bastle.
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Warnell Hall
Warnell Hall shows little signs of having been fortified. However the farmhouse is the surviving part of a defended courtyard residence, which included a hall and possibly a tower. Part of a ditch outside the wall also survives.
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Johnby Hall
Johnby Hall is a 16th century mansion modified in the 18th and 19th centuries. The oldest part is a tower house, said to be of 14th century date. It is a private residence offering bed and breakfast.
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Kirkandrews Tower
Kirkandrews Tower is an isolated tower house showing a strong influence of Scottish architecture - it is less than a mile from the modern border. There are remains of a barmkin wall, and it may incorporate an earlier building.
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Kirkoswald Castle
Kirkoswald Castle survives as the poorly preserved ruins of a modest courtyard castle within a partly waterlogged moat. It was refortified in the 15th century but in ruins by 1600. There is a stile across the field fence indicated permitted access.
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Kirkoswald College
Kirkioswald College is a walled enclosure containing buildings from a church college dissolved in 1548. Within these is a tower house dating from the 15th century used as a vicarage. This was greatly extended in the 17th century and now forms part of a large house.
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Kirkoswald moated site
Kirkoswald Moated Site is a large trapezoidal set of earthworks in a field south of the church. LIDAR shows that there are three, and maybe four concentric ditches around a central platform perhaps 20m by 50.
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Lanercost Bridge
Lanercost Bridge is overlooked by a large mound reminiscent of a motte, which may have guarded a ford, but not the medieval bridge, which is some 300 metres away. Naworth Castle and the Roman Stanegate road are nearby, so the function and age are far from clear.
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Lanercost Priory–King Edwards Tower
Lanercost Priory King Edwards Tower is a tower house dating from the 13h century and extended in the 16th and 19th. It was used for guest accommodation by the priory and could conceivably have been used by the kings of England in the 13th and 14th centuries.
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Lanercost Priory–Priors Tower
Lanercost Priory Priors Tower is a tower house most likely of 16th centurydate built for the Dacres after the Dissolution. It is accessible through the priory.
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Lazonby
Lazonby may contain the remnants of a largely demolished earth nd timber castle. The bailey is supposedly occupied by St Nicholas' Church, and the motte has been destroyed by the construction of a railway.
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Liddell Strength Castle
Liddell Strength was a large and impressive border castle, now part eroded by the river and covered in trees. There was certainly a larg ringwork/motte and at least one bailey. Stone foundations do survive below the turf, although what they represent is disputed.
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Linstock Castle
Linstock Castle is a tower house now forming part of a farmhouse. It is most likely of 15th century date, and visible from the access lane to the farm.
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Lorton Hall
Lorton Hall has a tower - but it is of 19th century date and forms part of a mansion of this date. There is no evidence of the old manor that stood here as early as 1398.
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Maryport Castle Hill
Maryport Castle Hill is a ditched motte on a promontory in a loop of the river, overlooking the crossing point of the old Roman Road. It was occupied by 20th century gun emplacements, and any evidence for a bailey is long lost.
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Millbeck Hall
Millbeck Hall dates to the late 16th century and may contain within it an old tower house with a mural winding stair. However nothing is visible of this from external views of the house.
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Millom Castle
Millom Castle is a large tower and other ruins within a moat and in the private grounds of a farm, but can be seen from the adjacent churchyard. It may have taken the form of a tower and barmkin, with the courtyard mostly occupied by buildings.
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Moresby Hall
Moresby Hall is a late 17th century mansion house incorporating earlier buildings including a 15th centuruy tower. It is visible from the main road and ruin as a hotel. Little of the old tower survives to see.
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Muncaster Castle
Muncaster Castle is a large mansion dating mostly to the 19th century, but retaining the 13th/14th century hall and tower. These have been remodelled when the mansion was built. It is open to the public for a fee, but remains a private residence.
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Naworth Castle
Naworth Castle is a strongly sited castle dating to the 14th centuiry overlooking a river confluence. It consists of four ranges around a central walld courtyard with three corner towers, with remnants of an outer curtain. It remains a private residence, but welcomes exclusive parties and event bookings
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Netherby Hall
Netherby Hall is a large country house now used as aprivate home, although the grounds contain holiday accommodation. The original tower and hall were extended in the 18th and 19th centuries, and were remodelled, so do not look as old as they are.
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Netherhall in Cumberland
Netherhall was a large mansion on the outskirts of Maryport that burned down in 1979. All was demolished except for the 14th century tower house which is within private grounds.
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Drumburgh Castle
Drumburgh Castle was a tower and hall house dating to the 13th century, reworked in the 16th century and now much altered as part of a farmhouse clearly visible from the road.
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Egremont Castle
Egremont Castle is a ruined stone castle incorporating an earlier motte and bailey which overlooks the River Ehen. It was extensively strengthened in the 14th century but fell into disuse, although the hall was used as a court house until 1786.
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Ewanrigg Hall, Maryport
Ewanrgg Hall started out life as a 14th century tower, was much extended in the 18th century, and part demolished in 1903. The remainder was damaged by a major fire, but seems likely to be redeveloped into flats.
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Great Salkeld Rectory
Great Salkeld Rectory is a large and mainly 19th century house containing remnants of a 17th century mansion (datestone 1674) and earlier buildings interpreted as a tower and hall.
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Greystoke Castle
Greystoke Castle is a much reworked 17th century mansion built from and including the ruins of structures dating to at least the 14th century. It consists of two towers connected by a hall block - which may have formed one range of a larger courtyard castle.
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Haile Hall
Haile Hall is a large mansion, mainly 18th century, built around a 16th century tower and hall. It has recently been renovaed and is a private home.
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Hall Hills
Hall Hills is a set of earthworks in a field that represent the remains of a medieval settlement. One of these remains is a platform for a square tower with walls 2 metres thick, likely a tower house of sorts, ditched on two sides.
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Harbybrow Tower
Harbybrow Tower is an impressive 15th century tower that survives as a shell intact to the wallhead. It is surrounded by farm buildings, and defends the end of a prominent ridge, perhaps once enclosed.
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Hardrigg Hall Tower, Skelton
Hardrigg Hall Tower is a much ruined tower house surviving amongst the buildings of a working farm that offers glamping accommodation. The end of use date is speculative.
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Haresceugh Castle
Haresceugh Castle is an old and strong building surviving as two large wall fragments, the size of which suggest a significant structure, but which has not been examined in detail.
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Hayes Castle
Hayes Castle (perhaps once known as Akehurst) is a tree covered platform surrounded by a moat with scant ruins of a rectangular courtyard, well and possibly of the central tower house.
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Hayton Castle Hill
Hayton Castle Hill is a plain circular platform in a private garden that shows evidence of a perimeter defence of some sort as it has a dished profile. It is on the end of a low ridge, with no evidence of additional defences like a ditch.
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Hayton Castle, Cumberland
Hayton Castle is a farmhouse today, the result of many years of changes to the old 15th century building presumed to have been a tower house. Hidden within the house is a 2 metre thick wall annd stone stairs whicvh are very old. However the eariest dateable evidence is 17th century.
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Hutton Hall
Hutton Hall is largely lost now, the remainder being parts of a post medieval hall block. However, a tower house can be seen to the rear. It is suggested this is late 14th century, but all external architectural features are hidden by modern harling.
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Hutton in the Forest Hall
Hutton in the Forest is a large mansion house with an old tower house forming the oldest part. It is believed top have had a moat and walled courtyard, now lost, and is open to the public seasonally.
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Hutton John
Hutton John is a mansion house formed around and includiong a tower house, dated as 14th century. It has remained with the Hutton family since this date, and has been altered and extended many times. The estate has rental properties on it, but the house remains a private home.
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Hutton John moated site
Hutton John moated site is the quadrangular earthwork representing the predecessor to Hutton John tower. It was probably destroyed in the mid 14th century, and beneath the turf are foundations of the old buildings.
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Irthington; The Nook
Irthington The Nook is a motte with no evidence of masonry structures on top hidden behind modern buildings which possibly recall an earlier bailey shape. It was the seat of the barony of Gilsland until the mid 14th century and reportedly had a stone tower, but nothing survives of this.
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Irton Hall
Irton Hall is a mansion currently in use as a hotel and restaurant, containing a 14th century tower house, reworked and much extended from the 18th centiry onwards.
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Isel Hall
Isel Hall is a mansion of mostly post-medieval origins, with a tower house and hall being the ealiest two phases. Today it is a private residence.
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Carlisle Priors Tower
Carlisle Priors Tower is a tower house forming part of the closes around the Cathedral and remains a private home although it can easily be seen from outside.
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Castle Carrock Castle
Castle Carrock castle survives as part of a much eroded earthwork in a field which was probably an early manorial centre, out of use by the late 13th century. A footpath crosses the field, but there is no right of way over the castle site.
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Catterlen Hall, Newton Reigny
Catterlen Hall is a 16th/17th century mansion with a 15th century tower house at one end visible from the road. Evidence of a plnned courtyard layout is debateable.
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Catterlen Old Hall, Newton Reigny
Catterlen Old Hall was a hall house and tower which predated the 15th century tower house. It lies immediately north of the later mansion in a field.
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Cockermouth Castle
Cockermouth Castle is a largely ruined but part inhabited castle of two wards on a promontory overlooking the River Derwent, which endangers it through erosion. It is open annually at the Cockermouth Live! Festival.
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Cockermouth Tute Hill
Cockermouth Tute Hill a small mound scheduled as a motte. It is probably not a motte or a predecessor to the castle nearby, but a post-medieval windmill, agricultural or decorative feature.
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Corby Castle, Great Corby
Corby Castle is mostly a reworked 17th century mansion, but within are supposedly the remains of a 13th century hall and tower - although the description is far from definitive.
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Crewgarth
Crewgarth is a quadragular earthwork in a field and bisected by a tarmac road. There seem to have been two ditches and banks, the enclosed area being at most 20 metres wide. It is believed to be the site of an old manor.
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Croglin Low Hall
Croglin Old Hall is an old farmhouse which incorporates a modest tower and later hall, much extended in the 18th century.
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Croglin Vicarage
Croglin Vicarage is a tower house and hall of the 16th century, much extended and altered to give the illusion of domesticity. Thew oldest part of the building is to the east (rear).
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Dacre Castle
Dacre Castle is an impressive tower house with a moat, perhaps built in the 14th century. Today it is a standalone structure but there may have been a walled courtyard. It was renovated in the 17th century and is a private home.
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Dalemain
Dalemain Hall is a large post-medieval coutry house, within which are the remains of a 15th century hall and possible tower. It is open to the public for a fee, and hosts an international marmalade festival.
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Dalston Hall
Dalston Hall is a complex building containing two early towers dating back to the 15th century in part, but repeatedly altered and extended. Today it is available for hire as an exclusive-use venue.
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Dean Church of St Oswald Vicars Tower
Dean Church incorporates one wall of a structure believed to have been a tower - but without real evidence. The wall is the east wall of the chancel, and formed the west wall of the possible tower.
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Dearham Church of St Mungo
Dearham Church, which dates back to the late 12th century in parts, has a tower at the west end which may once have been used as a tower house, but under what grounds this has been suggested is not clear.
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Denton Hall
Denton Hall is a farmhouse and riding school which is formed from an extended tower house dating to the 14th century. Earthworks described as a moat seem to be a series of fishponds, although they may have been adapted to fit this function.
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Dockray Hall
Dockray Hall is a much altered and extended tower house in Penrith town, which is now run as a pub/restaurant. It is traditionally associated with Richard III as Duke of Gloucester.
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Dovenby Hall
Dovenby Hall is a large mansion house, at one end of which is a three storey tower, much altered. The estate is now part of a motor sports complex, which is available as a venue.
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Downhall; The Castles
Downhall Castle was destroyed by the Scots of Robert Bruce, and much of the evidence for it has been destroyed in the 19th/20th century by farm extensions. However it appears to have been a tower with two walled courtyards within a wet moat.
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Drawdykes Castle
Drawdykes Castle is a long farmhouse with a tower house at one end of it, perhaps dating to the 14th century. The tower has been modified in a classical style, obscuring earlier features.
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Alston Hall Hill
Alstan Hall Hill is the site of an old fortified site of unknown type overlooking the South Tyne, consisting today of two sides of a quadrangular ditch and bank about a raised platform. It is likely that over half the site has been destroyed by landslip from river erosion.
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Armathwaite Castle
Armathwaite Castle is a renovated mansion built around a tower house of the 15th century, extended in the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. The castle can just be seen from a nearby bridge, and sits on a raised river bank.
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Askerton Castle
Askerton Castle started out life as a hall-house, but was strengthened in the 15th century with the addition of a square tower at each end of the old hall. This was extended further with the addition of a courtyard wall to the rear, now forming a U-shaped mansion with small courtyard.
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Beaumont Motte
Beaumont Motte was a short lived motte type castle constructed perhaps in the 12th century and abandoned by the late 13th when St Marys Church was built on top of it. The earthwork is clearly visible.
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Bewcastle Castle
Bewcastle is a modest rectangular courtyard acting as a shell keep, within the earthworks of a Roman fort and upon the site of an eariler timber castle. It was repeatedly decaying and repaired until the 16th century, and last garrisonned in 1639.
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Birdoswald Tower
Birdoswald Tower was a small tower house erected within the walls of the old roman fort alongside the west gate. It was replaced with a bastle house, and this in time by the farmhouse with 1`9th century tower.
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Blagill Bastles and possible tower
Blagill Bastles is a complex of buildings that form part of a farm. The old farmhouse seems to be used for storage now, and may include remnants of a bastle and a tower, another bastle is also listed as being onsite..
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Blencow Hall
Blencow Hall is a pair of towers connected by a hall block with a courtyard behind. The building was partly in ruins, and a dramatic gash in the masonry has been retained during restoration. It is available for hire.
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Boltongate Rectory
Boltongate Rectory is now a private house, but contains within it the remains of a 15th century tower house, extended in the 17th and 19th centuries.
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Brackenburgh Old Tower
Brackenburgh Old Tower is an L-shaped tower house forming part of a much larger mansion, largely 19th and early 20th century. It is not open to the public.
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Brackenhill Tower
Brackenhill Tower is an extended and altered 16th century tower house operating as a working farmhouse and luxury accommodation. Sited at the top of a steep slope overlooking the River Lyne, it was derelict at the end of the 20th century, but has been restored.
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Braes Tower
Braes Tower was in ruins in the 19th century and is neither securely dated, nor its form properly understood, but there was a square tower and a barmkin, but not particularly large. It is in fields far from any public road.
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Brampton Motte
Brampton Motte is a large oval-topped hill landscaped in the 19th century with a monument on the top. There are remains of a ditch towards the base, and the whole is set as a public park. Up until the 15th century it was used as a beacon-hill.
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Brampton Old Church Farm
Brampton Old Church Farm has an old tower house built into the farmhouse dating back to perhaps the early 14th century when it was used as the vicars residence, but this has been much altered in the 18th and 19th centuries.
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Branthwaite Hall
Branthwaite Hall is perhaps a 15th century tower house extended several times, including by a 16th century hall. It was derelict until the 1980s, when it was restored, and is now a private residence.
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Burgh by Sands Church of St Michael
Burgh by Sands Church has at its east end a 15th century tower considered to have been the vicars residence, which was reduced in height in the 18th century and is now the vestry. The bell tower at the other end is earlier, but unfortified.
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Burrow Walls near Seaton
Burrow Walls is an L-shaped fragment of a medieval hall house within the denuded earthworks of a Roman fort. It is adjacent to a public right of way (and former railway, which has destroyed part of the site) but in fields. The dates are conjectural and there is little history associated with it
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Caernarvon Castle, Beckermet
Caernarvon Castle, Beckermet, is a ploughed down rectangular ditch and bank on a low but steep sided hill with good views over the Kirk Beck and low lying lands around the mouth of the Ehen.
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Cardew Hall
Cardew Hall is a farmhouse considered as possibly having originated as a late hall-house, but unlikely to have had a tower or been as small as a bastle. No evidence of fortification survives
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Carlisle Castle
Carlisle Castle is a large castle of three wards founded in 1092 by William II, and rebuilt in stone for David I of Scotland. It remained one of the principal royal castles in the north, and was repeatedly upgraded and repaired, remaining a garrison fort and armoury into the 20th century.
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St Davids Bishops Palace
St Davids Bishops Palace, the ruins of the medieval palace of the Bishops of St Davids, largely dating to the late 13th and 14th centuries. It was abandoned in the mid 16th century, in ruins by the 17th and is open to the public.
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Parc-y-Castell
Parc-y-Castell is a field containing the earthworks of a well-preserved ringwork and bailey at the edge of a river cliff, which has been partially eroded by landslip on the river side. It is likely to have been built for the Norman kings in their meetings with the bishops.
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Castell Moel Llangain
Castell Moel is a ruined 16th century fortified manor situated on the site of earlier structures including what may be a landscaped motte and bailey within the grounds of a working farm
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Llancaiach Fawr
Llancaiach Fawr is a semi-fortified Tudor-era mansion, possibly occupying the site of an earlier building. It is a "living history" attraction focussing on the Civil War period, and although it is not a castle, it is included on my website for its historical value as it dates to at least 1530.
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Llys Rhosyr
Llys Rhosyr is the site of a native Welsh court and manorial centre which burned down in the mid 14th century. The site has been part excavated and clearly defined foundations are exposed and stabilised. Perimeter access is supported by information boards.
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Dingestow Motte
Dingestow Motte, badly overgrown motte and bailey on river promontory site adjacent to public footpath, and replaced by Dingestow Castle 400 metres to the west
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Clytha Castle
Clytha Castle, a small late 18th century mock castle in a scenic location near Abergavenny and available to hire through the Landmark Trust
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Cefnllys Castle (South)
Cefnllys Castle, earthworks and footings of substantial 2-phase hilltop castle of the Mortimers
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Aikenway Castle
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Castle Hill Beauly, a ditched and banked fortified promontory overlooking a ford of the River Beauly, enclosure mostly eroded by river
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Castle Hill Brora
Castle Hill Brora, a small ditched motte on a glacial mound likely serving as a bailey overlooking the river Brora
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Peel of Semple Loch
Peel of Semple Loch, a ruined and overgrown tower on an often flooded spit of land in Castle Semple Loch, an RSPB nature reserve
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Castle Hill East Links
Castle Hill East Links, scant remains of a fortified promontory castle of the de Vaux family on the outskirts of North Berwick overlooking the coast
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Wamphray Place
Wamphray Place, earthworks of motte and bailey castle and stone buildings of this early Johnstone seat
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Ryehill Motte
Ryehill Motte, a well-preserved motte on farmland with much eroded ditch overlooking the River Nith
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Robgill Tower
Robgill Tower, remains of C16 tower house of the Irvings, much altered and incorporated into privately owned later mansion
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Mote of Mark
Mote of Mark, scant remains of important Rheged fort associated with Arthurian legend
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Moat Brae Kirkcudbright
Moat Brae Kirkcudbright, landscaped remains of motte at end of High Street overlooking river
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Dinning Motte
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Cantraydoune Motte, an impressive motte with traces of a ditch overlooking a small burn to the east and Strathnairn to the north
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Bathgate Castle
Bathgate Castle, earthworks of short lived castle of the Stewarts now part of a golf course
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Twthill Rhuddlan
Twthill Rhuddlan, e/w of C11 motte & ?bailey overlooking river S of Rhuddlan Castle
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Twyn Tudur
Twyn Tudur, mutilated e/w of ditched motte with summit bank in field adjacent to church
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Twyn Y Gregen
Twyn Y Gregen, e/w of ditched motte on natural mound overlooking minor watercourse
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Ty Du Pendoylan
Ty Du Pendoylan, e/w of small ditched mound with ?traces of bailey, but of dubious function
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Ty Newydd Mount Llannor
Ty Newydd Mount Llannor, e/w of ditched motte on slight rise ?reused as park feature
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Tyddyn Mount
Tyddyn Mount, e/w of ditched motte in grounds of farm on high ground adjacent to river valley
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Waun Twmpath Motte
Waun Twmpath, e/w of ditched motte & ?bailey at the end of a spur overlooking river valley
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Waun yn Pant Y Dinas Motte
Waun ybn Pant Y Dinas, e/w of overgrown ?motte & bailey on hilltop site in remote area
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Waynards Castle
Waynards Castle or Trefecca Motte, e/w of ?motte in scarped platform occupied by modern house
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Wentloog Castle
Wentlloog Castle, e/w of ditched motte & ?lost bailey near church part surrounded by housing
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Wern Y Cwrt Motte
Wern Y Cwrt Motte, e/w of formerly ditched motte on sloping site near church and holy well
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Whitchurch Motte
Whitchurch Motte, site of barrow reused as motte & ?tower destroyed C20; occupied by housing
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Ynyscrug Castle
Ynyscrug Castle, scant e/w remain of motte & bailey largely destroyed by railway & road building
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Ystradowen Motte
Ystradowen Motte, e/w of ?incomplete ditched motte near to church at end of low ridge
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Bleddfa Castle
Bleddfa Castle, e/w and scarce footings of motte within bailey & keep on summit C12-13
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Bryn Derwen Motte
Bryn Derwen Motte, fragmentary e/w of ditched motte & ?bailey on scarp overlooking river
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Bryn Ffanigl
Bryn Ffanigl-Uchaf, two sets of e/w identified as ?earthwork castles or manors of C13
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Tomen Madoc
Tomen Madoc, e/w of ditched motte on top of a ridge, damaged by C19 work & animals
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Tomen Maesmor
Tomen Maesmor, oval mound within private gardens with ?lost ditch may have served as a motte
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Tomen Rhyd Owen
Tomen Rhyd Owen, e/w of ditched motte & adjacent enclosureon top of ridge overlooking river
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Tomen Seba Llangeler
Domen Seba, e/w of ditched motte with ?buried masonry on summit; ditch partially wet
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Tomen Y Cefn Lle Oer
Tomen Y Cefn Lle Oer, e/w of ditched motte & bailey on top of ridge; motte top hollowed out
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Tomen Y Clawdd
Tomen Y Clawdd, e/w of large but low ditched motte surrounded by housing estate
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Tomen Y Faerdre
Tomen Y Faerdre, impressive ditched motte formed from rocky outcrop overlooking river
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Tomen Y Maerdy
Tomen Y Maerdy, e/w of ditched motte at the end of a spur overlooking river valley
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Tomenlawddog
Tomenlawddog, e/w of ditched motte & possible bailey next to church and burial ground
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Tre Castle Raglan
Tre Castle Raglan, mutilated e/w of ditched motte within bailey now occupied by farm buildings
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Tre Fedw Moat
Tre Fedw Motte, mutilated e/w of ditched motte and ?bailey overlooking river valley
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Tredustan Motte
Tredustan Motte, e/w of mutilated formerly ditched motte in farmyard overlooking river valley
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Trefecca Motte
Trefecca Motte, e/w of ?motte & bailey castle over river valley; contains private residence
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Trellech Motte
Trellech Motte, e/w of large ditched motte & site of bailey on ridge to N of major lost settlement
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Troed Yr Harn Motte
Troed Yr Harn Motte, e/w of small ?ditched motte in marshy area by watercourse
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Truemans Hill
Truemans Hill, badly mutilated motte with ?bailey in public park. Probably replaced by Hawarden
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Twmpan Motte Llangors
Twmpan Motte Llangors, e/w of mottewith lost ditch overlooking head of river valley
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Twmpath Motte Rhiwbina
Twmpath motte Rhiwbina, e/w of ditched motte on spur overlooking minor watercourse
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Twthill Caernarfon
Twthill Caernarfon, rocky hilltop defended by ditch of unknown date identified as ?castle
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Prestatyn Castle
Prestatyn Castle, denuded e/w of motte & bailey fortfied in stone but destroyed C12
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Rhayader Castle
Rhayader Castle, e/w of C12 castle built on strong crag over river destroyed several times C13
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Rug Park Motte
Rug Park Mound, e/w of motte formed from burial mound with later ice house built into it
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Rumney Castle
Rumney Castle, partially destroyed e/w of large ditched motte/ringwork survives in private garden
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St Fagans Castle
St Fagans Castle, one wall survives of C12-13 ringwork/castle within grounds of museum
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St Georges Castle
St Georges Castle, occupied tower & hall of C15 rebuild of older castle is now private farmhouse
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St Ishmaels Tump
St Ishmaels Tump, overgrown e/w of ditched motte with likely lost bailey to SE
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St Marys Yard Mound
St Marys Yard Mound, e/w of ?eroded ditched motte on river cliff of the Usk with no bailey
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Stephens Castle Lampeter
Stephens Castle Lampeter, mutilated e/w of large motte within University grounds; bailey(s) lost
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Stormy Castle Cynnig
Stormy Castle Cynnig, e/w of denuded ditched motte without bailey on a low ridge
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Sully Castle
Sully Castle, scant remains of C13 fortified manor survive in churchyard, the main site is built over
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Talgarth Tower
Talgarth Tower, occupied C13/14 tower house next to river crossing, houses tourist centre
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Tomen Bedd-Ugre
Tomen Bedd-Ugre, e/w of ditched motte & bailey on hilltop site with ?llys site nearby
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Tomen Castle
Tomen Castle Llanfihangel Nant Melan, e/w of ditched oval motte on site at the top of a ridge
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Tomen Cefn Glaniwrch
Tomen Cefn Llaniwrch, e/w of mutilated ditched motte within private garden on hilltop site
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Tomen Cefncoch Motte
Tomen Cefncoch, well-preserved ditched motte in prominent upland site without bailey
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Tomen Fawr Llanystumdwy
Tomen Fawr Llanystumdwy, e/w of small ringwork/ditched motte on coastal terrace
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Tomen Las Motte Pennal
Tomen Las Motte Pennal, e/w of ditched motte in low lying land on resort, ?lost llys site
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Tomen Llanio
Tomen Llanio, e/w of ditched motte on elevated site above river valley; no sign of bailey
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Tomen Llansantffraid
Tomen Llansantffraid, mutilated e/w of ditched motte surrounded & damaged by housing
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Manafon Motte
Manafon Motte, e/w of ditched motte & ?bailey on promontory spur overlooking river
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Manian Fawr
Manian Fawr, mutilated e/w of enclosure made from 2 ditches across ridge, trad called castle
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Marcross Castle
Marcross Castle, traces of C13/14 fortified manor have been built into farm buildings
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Mill Wood Castle Dingestow
Mill Wood Castle, Dingestow, e/w of motte and ?bailey at the end of promontory site
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Morganstown Motte
Morganstown Motte, e/w of ditched motte on alluvial river terrace; traces of ?bailey to NE lost
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Nefyn Motte
Nefyn Motte, e/w of mutilated motte with C19 watch tower on top, surrounded by village
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New Moat Castle
New Moat Castle, e/w of large ditched motte possibly replacing earlier site near church
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Norton Castle
Norton Motte, e/w of ditched motte with traces of bailey occupied by housing to east
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Parc Y Castell
Parc Y Castell, e/w of denuded quadrangular ditched manorial site at the end of a low spur
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Pen Llys Ringwork
Pen Llys Ringwork, e/w of banked enclosure on scarp & adjacent linear bank near church site
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Pen Y Clawdd Castle
Pen Y Clawdd Castle, large but low ditched motte within grounds of B&B - ?moated site
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Penarth Mount
Penarth Mount, partially ditched oval motte on spur overlooking river valley
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Pencader Castle
Pencader Castle or Mabudrud, e/w of ditched motte at end or promontory with ?bailey
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Pencastell Llangeler
Pencastell Llangeler, e/w of ditched motte on high ground overlooking head of river valley
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Penmaen Burrows
Penmaen Burrows, e/w of ringwork with 2 occupations C12-13 on headland overlooking bay
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Penycastell Bronant
Penycastell, partial e/w of ditched motte, apparently left unfinished, on low hill
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Penycastell Caer Oleu
Penycastell Caer Oleu, e/w and footings of D-shaped fortified enclosure at end of ridge
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Penygochel
Penygochel, poorly defined e/w of ?motte and bailey castle on low slopes above river
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Plas Baglan
Plas Baglan, low & overgrown ruins of C13 tower and quadrangular courtyard at end of spur
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Pointz Castle
Pointz Castle, e/w of ditched motte and ?lost bailey with ?footings on motte within farm
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Llangwathan Motte
Llangwathen Motte, e/w of ditched motte & ?bailey on marshy site by stream on farm
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Llandaff Palace
Llandaff Bishops Palace. Ruins of C13 courtyard castle abandoned C15 and slighted C17
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Llandefaelog Fach Motte
Llandefaelog Fach Motte, e/w of motte within private gardens of house dating to C16
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Llandeilo Graben Motte
Llandeilo Graben Motte, tree covered e/w of ditched motte on low ridge between streams
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Llandyssil Bridge Mound
Llandyssil Bridge mound, e/w of ?unfinished motte & bailey on glacial mound in field
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Llanelli Castle
Llanelli Castle, e/w of motte & ?bailey submerged in reservoir, also ?2nd site to SW in park
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Llanfyrnach Motte
Llanfyrnach Motte, e/w of ditched motte/ringwork on low promontory occupied by village
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Llangadfan Motte
Llangadfan Motte, badly mutilated e/w of ditched motte is only survivor of m&b castle
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Llangwm Uchaf Motte
Llangwm Uchaf Motte, e/w of ditched motte/ringwork in private garden of farm
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Llanhilleth Motte
Llanhilleth Motte, mutilated e/w of ditched motte in farmyard near later Castell Taliorum
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Llanllwni Mount
Llanllwni Mount, tree-covered e/w of motte on ridge mutilated by graveyard extension
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Llanthomas Motte
Llanthomas Motte, e/w of ditched motte within private garden but visible from road
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Llanwnnen Castle
Llanwnnen Castle, e/w of strong D-shaped ringwork at the top of scarp above river valley
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Lleiniog Beach Mound
Lleiniog Beach Mound - e/w of small mound on promontory defended by ditch of uncertain date
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Llowes Castle Tump
Llowes Castle Tump, e/w of ditched mound on the edge of a former channel of the Wye
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Llwynduris Castle Mound
Llwynduris Castle Mound, e/w of small part-ditched motte on knoll overlooking river valley
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Llys Arthur
Llys Arthur, e/w of rectangular banked enclosure in fields of uncertain date, nature or origin
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Llyssun Castle
Llyssun Castle, e/w of motte & bailey on glacial ridge next to former river course in fields
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Lower Min-y-Llyn Motte
Lower Min-y-Llyn Motte, ditched motte, ?bailey & other unintelligable e/w by ford site
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Luggy Motte
Luggy Motte, e/w of D-shaped ditched motte & bailey; both eroded by adjacent stream
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Erw’r Castell Caerwys
Erw'r Castell Caerwys, modest mound on sloped site ? Used as an earthwork castle or llys
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Evenjobb Motte
Evenjobb Motte, a mutilated ditched motte and Dunns Lane, e/w of small ditched mound associated with dammed ?millpond
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Felin Isaf Motte
Felin Isaf Motte, e/w of ditched motte & destroyed bailey on the edge of an industrial estate
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Fforest Castle
Fforest Castle or Twdin, e/w of ditched ringwork on hilltop with causewayed entrance
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Fforest Wood Castle
Fforest Wood Castle, e/w of ditched motte on ridge cutting off area to S serving as bailey
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Gelli Garn Ringwork
Gelli Garn ringwork, e/w of small ringwork within private paddock on slopes overlooking river
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Glan-Mynys Mount
Glan-Mynys Mount, tree-covered e/w of ?motte & ?ditch at the end of low ridge overlooking river
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Goytre Motte
Goytre Motte, mutilated e/w of ditched motte at the top of a hill overlooking valley
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Great Rudbaxton Mount
Great Rudbaxton Mount, e/w of formerly ditched mound within farmyard near church
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Guilsfield Motte
Guilsfield Motte, ?motte built within hillfort of Gaer Fawr; also Castle Hill farm 1km to NE
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Gwern Y Domen
Gwern Y Domen, large ditched motte w/summit rampart, e/w to S beyond disused railway line
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Hen Domen Llansantffraid Deuddwr
Hen Domen Llansantffraid Deuddwr, e/w of ?ditched motte on low summit in remote area
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Hen Gastell Briton Ferry
Hen Gastell, Briton Ferry, site of important C6-10 fort reused as castle C12; destroyed by M4
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Holywell Castle Mound
Holywell Castle Mound, e/w of ditched motte on tip of forested promontory site
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Hughs Castle
Hughs Castle Talybont, e/w of ditched motte & bailey (?s) on natural rise above river
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Kemeys House
Kemeys House, privately occupied C15 tower & hall extended C16-19 and much modernised
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Kinnerton Court Motte
Kinnerton Court Motte, e/w of ditched motte; ?bailey suggested from field boundaries
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Knighton Castle
Knighton Castle, e/w of motte/ringwork & bailey within inaccessible private garden(s)
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Langstone Court Motte
Langstone Court Motte, e/w of motte with ?ditch and ?bailey within private grounds
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Liege Castle
Liege Castle, e/w of rectangular moated manorial site within those of IA Castell Moel hillfort
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Chepstow Park
Chepstow Park, e/w of circular moated site with internal bank along with ?modern ruin
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Cil Ifor
Cil Ifor, mutilated e/w of ringwork (possibly medieval) erected at the end of a hillfort
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Cilwhybert Motte
Cilwhybert Motte, e/w of ditched motte upon a spur. ?Bailey occupied by farm
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Clyn Pattel Mound
Clyn Pattel Mound, small motte with traces of ditch between 2 streams; no sign of bailey
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Hundred House Mount
Hundred House Mount, e/w and footings of motte & bailey overlooking river
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Cottrell Motte
Cottrell Motte, e/w of ditched motte with summit bank and ?associated enclosure to SE
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Craig Ruperra Motte
Craig Ruperra Motte, e/w of ditched motte within a hillfort & later landscaped with spiral path
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Crogen Motte
Crogen Motte, e/w and strewn masonry of ?motte next to occupied late medieval house
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Cwm Meurig Motte
Cwm Meurig motte, e/w of small ditched motte next to stream and overlooking marshy area
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Cymer Motte
Cymer Motte, e/w of D-shaped mound on low knoll with ruins of C18 tower on top
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Dale Castle
Dale Castle, privately occupied C19/20 mansion ?incorporating C13 or later tower house
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Dingstopple Mound
Dingstopple Mound, e/w of small mound & disproportionately large ?wet ditch by spring
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Dixton Motte
Dixton Motte, e/w of low ditched mound, both irregularly shaped. Probable moated manorial site
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Dolbedwin Motte
Dolbedwin Motte, e/w of formerly ditched mound at river confluence, interpreted as ?motte
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Dolbenmaen Castle
Dolbenmaen Castle, e/w of mutilated ditched motte on ridge by ford; probable llys site
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Domen Ddreiniog
Domen Ddreiniog or Talybont Castle, small mutilated ditched motte on riverside location
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Domen Fawr Tafolwern
Domen Fawr Tafolwern, e/w of large ditched motte @ alleged bailey at river confluence
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Domen Gastell Llandrinio
Domen Gastell Llandrinio, much denuded e/w of motte & bailey largely destroyed by floodworks
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Domen Las Castle
Domen Las Castle, e/w of ditched motte on estuarine ridge by RSPB trail; ?llys site of Abereinion
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Eglwys Cross Motte
Eglwys Cross Motte, e/w of ditched motte with partial bank & ?bailey to E on a ridgetop site
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Castell Llwyn Bedw
Castell Llwyn Bedw, e/w of ditched motte at the end of a low ridge surrounded by marsh
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Castell Llwyn Gwinau
Castell Llwyn Gwinau, e/w of ?ditched motte/ringwork on top of a hill but mostly ploughed out
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Castell Madoc
Castell Madoc, e/w of motte and of ringwork in private gardens of house ?offering B&B
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Castell Maenclochog
Castell Maenclochog, site of small stone castle on knoll destroyed by Welsh C13
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Castell Mawr Llanwinio
Castell Mawr Llanwinio, e/w of motte erected within e/w of ?Iron Age fortified promontory
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Castell Nant Y Garan
Castell Nant y Garan, e/w of ditched motte in low lying ground with no bailey
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Castell Nonni
Castell Nonni, e/w of ditched motte with traces of ?bailey on land overlooking marsh
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Castell Pistog
Castell Pistog, e/w of ditched & mutilated motte above minor valley, with traces of bailey to east
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Castell Prysor
Castell Prysor, scant ruins of tower on top of rocky knoll serving as motte, & of settlement below
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Castell Taliorum
Castell Taliorum, e/w of motte in farmyard & site of cruciform tower in private garden
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Castell Trefadog
Castell Trefadog, e/w and footings of strong C14 house on part-eroded fortified promontory
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Castell Trefilan
Castell Trefilan, e/w of large ditched motte on elevated site near church, occupied to C13
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Castell Waunllanau
Castell Waunllanau, e/w of ringwork said to have possessed stone wall at the head of a valley
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Castell y Domen Llangyndeyrn
Castell Y Domen Llangyndeyrn, e/w of ditched motte at top of a steep slope above river valley
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Castle Caereinion
Castle Caereinion or Twmpath Garmon, e/w of ditched C12 motte in churchyard ?occupies bailey
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Castle Hill Hyssington
Castle Hill Hyssington, e/w & footings of motte, bailey & buildings on small hill, ?Castle of Sned
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Castlebythe Motte
Castlebythe Motte, e/w of small ditched motte near to church, no evidence of ?destroyed bailey
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Cenarth Motte
Cenarth Motte, e/w of ditched motte overlooking river ford & near village church
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Castell Caemaerdy
Castell Caemaerdy, e/w of small mound, ?used as a motte - or post medieval garden feature
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Castell Caerwedros
Castell Caerwedros, e/w of large ditched motte now partly occupied by housing
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Castell Coch Newhouse
Castell Coch Newhouse, ruins of C14 hall house in e/w of moated enclosure, further e/w to SE
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Castell Crugerydd
Castell Crugerydd, e/w of small motte & bailey castle in prominent location, ?C12
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Castell Crychydd
Castell Crychydd or Herons Castle, e/w of small ringwork and bailey adjacent to farm
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Castell Cwm Aran
Castell Cwm Aran, e/w of rectangular ditched motte with banked bailey, C11-13
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Castell Cynfal
Castell Cynfal, e/w of C12 ditched motte with summit bank on natural rocky hillock
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Castell Cynon
Castell Cynon, e/w of ringwork at the end of a ridge adjacent to plant hire yard
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Castell Du Llanfihangel-ar-Arth
Castell Du Llanfihangel-ar-Arth, e/w of mutilated ditched motte in prominent position
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Castell Du Sennybridge
Castell Du Sennybridge, or Rhid y Briw, ruined tower & footings of C13 courtyard castle of unknown extent
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Castell Dyffryn Mawr
Castell Dyffryn Mawr, e/w of large ditched motte with ?modern revetment & walling
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Castell Farm Llanddeiniolen
Castell Farm Llanddeiniolen, e/w of possible ditched motte site on slopes overlooking small valley
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Castell Glas
Castell Glas, e/w of rectangular mound with faint evidence of ditch, ?moated manorial site
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Castell Gronw
Castell Gronw, e/w of ditched motte in private garden overlooking river/lake confluence
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Castell Gwarcwm
Castell Gwarchwn or Ystrad Peithyll, e/w of ditched motte in angle of river confluence
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Castell Haidd
Castell Haidd, e/w of ditched motte near spring & parish church; no remains of a bailey visible
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Castell Hendre
Castell Hendre, e/w of ditched motte near village church, ditch largely lost
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Castell Hywel
Castell Hywel, e/w of ditched motte at the end of a spur, refortified twice in c12
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Castell Llainfawr
Castell Llainfawr, e/w of ditched ringwork next to stream overlooking river valley
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Castell Llanddowror
Castell Llanddowror, e/w of ditched mound on low hill believed to have acted as a motte
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Boughrood Motte
Boughrood Motte, mutilated e/w of ditched motte used to have footings of ?shell keep
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Bron Felin Motte
Bron Felin Motte, e/w of ditched motte within bailey platform on slopes overlooking river
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Broncoed Tower
Broncoed Tower, C15 tower built into larger multiphase mansion to C19. Privately occupied
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Cadwgan Hall Mound
Cadwgan Hall, e/w of ?motte on natural knoll next to Offa's Dyke; ?bailey occupied by farm
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Cae Burdydd Castle
Cae Burdydd Castle, e/w of small ditched motte or collapsed tower overlooking a river gorge
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Cae Castell Llechart
Cae Castell, Llechart, e/w of mound on square platform on ravine side; ?outer enclosures too
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Cae Wall Wood Motte
Cae Wall Wood Motte, e/w of quadrangular ditched enclosure? associated with nearby Pencoed
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Caer Beris
Caer Beris, e/w of large ditched motte with ?bailey, ?once with a shell keep, in loop of river
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Caer Licyn
Caer Licyn, e/w of small mound within irregular earthwork on ridge. Uncertain date & purpose
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Caer Siac
Caer Siac, badly mutilated e/w of ditched motte on ridgetop site, with enclosures both sides
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Caerau Motte
Caerau Motte, e/w of ?ditched motte within e/w of Roman fort containing farmyard
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Camrose Castle
Camrose Castle, e/w of motte in garden & ?bailey overlooking stream & site of mills
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Candleston Castle
Candleston, tower of fortified C14 manor in ruins of mansion occupied to C19
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Din Geraint
Cardigan Old Castle, e/w of fortified promontory enclosure in bend of river aka Din Geraint
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Carreghofa Castle
Carreghofa Castle, denuded e/w of which may represent this castle mentioned 1101-1213
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Cas Troggy
Cas Troggy, substantial ruins of small and ?incomplete C14 courtyard castle of Bigods
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Castell Aber Cafwy
Castell Aber Cafwy, e/w of double enclosure on ridge site identified with C12 castle and caput
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Castell Bolan
Castell Bolan, e/w of ditched mound at the top of a spur with a 2nd mound placed on top
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Castell Bryn Amlwg
Castell Bryn Amlwg, e/w of large ditched motte on hill converted to courtyard castle in C13
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Castell Cadwaladr
Castell Cadwaladr or Caer Penrhos, e/w of large ringwork within hillfort serving as bailey
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Aberlleiniog Castle
Aberlleiniog Castle, e/w of C11 ditched motte & ?bailey, later stone fort erected on summit
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Aberffraw Motte
Aberffraw Motte, lost site of llys and presumed motte of the princes of Gwynedd abandoned C14
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Aberafan Castle
Aberafan Castle, site of quadrangular moated enclosure which may have had a central tower. Built over.
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Aberllynfi Castle
Aberllynfi Castle, e/w of small motte & low bailey on natural bluff overlooking river valley
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Aberyscir Castle
Aberyscir Castle, e/w of ditched motte on riverside promontory site, footings of wall on summit
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Adpar Motte
Adpar Motte, relandscaped e/w of ?motte within private grounds, no evidence of ditch or bailey
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Allt Cunedda
Allt Cunedda or Cae Gaer, much denuded e/w of oval fortified enclosure - uncertain date or use
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Angle Castle
Angle Castle is a ruined hall-house, serving as manorial site but no evidence of other defences
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Banc Llwyndomen
Banc Llwyndomen, e/w of rectangular riverside platform ?associated with nearby Hendy Castle
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Banc y Bettws Motte
Banc y Bettws Motte is a small overgrown ditched motte in trhe middle of some fields
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Barland Motte
Barland Motte is actually a collapsed rectangular tower, also associated e/w of courtyard
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Barry Castle
Barry Castle, ruins of fortified manor ?on site of earlier earth and timber castle and homestead
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Bedford Castle Glamorgan
Bedford Castle Glamorgan, e/w of embanked enclosure with low mound may be ?C15 manorial site
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Beganston Castle
Beganston Castle or Leckwith, mutilated e/w of ringwork on low spur with no history
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Benton Castle
Benton Castle, small privately occupied courtyard castle restored C20 on private estate
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Bishops Moat
Bishop's Moat, e/w of small motte & bailey also known as Castlewright (& variants) & Hithoet
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Bishopton Old Castle
Bishopton Old Castle, e/w of ringwork & bailey on the edge of a ravine occupied C12-13
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Bishton Castle
Bishton Castle, quadrangular platform overlooking river with ?footings or e/w of inner enclosure
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Bogs Mount Castle
Bogs Mount Castle, e/w of ditched motte with traces of a bailey in boggy site next to stream
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Bonvilles Castle
Bonvilles Castle, site of lost ?hall-house destroyed by colliery and build over by housing
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White Castle
White Castle, ruins of large C12 royal castle extended by Burghs C13 ruined by C16
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Wiston Castle
Wiston Castle, interesting and unaltered motte and bailey castle with shell keep
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Wolfscastle Castle
Wolfscastle, e/w of ditched motte within oval bailey at river confluence ?occupied to C13
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Womaston Castle
Womaston Castle, e/w of ditched motte within private grounds, any bailey lost in landscaping
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WorletonCastle
Worleton or Doghill, e/w of moated manorial site ?C14 of Bishops of Llandaff
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Ystrad Meurig Castle
Ystrad Meurig Castle, e/w and footings of C12 castle of the Clares at the end of a spur, ?llys site
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Talley Castle
Talley Castle, e/w of ?motte on natural mound in marshy area between 2 lakes
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Talyfan Castle
Talyfan Castle, inaccessible ruins of C13 castle of the Earls ofg Gloucester ruined by C16
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Tan-y-Castell
Tan-y-Castell, earthworks of ringwork and bailey on prominent hilltop site, abandoned C13
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Tenby Castle
Tenby Castle, fragmentary remains of promontory castle active C12-14 then abandoned
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Tinboeth Castle
Castell Tinboeth, massive earthworks and scant ruins of C13 castle of Roger Mortimer
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Tir-y-Dail Castle
Ammanford Castle or Tir y Dail House, e/w of ditched motte &?bailey at river confluence
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Tomen Castell Dolwyddelan
Tomen Castell, ruins of C12 tower on natural mound; replaced by Dolwyddelan
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Tomen-y-Bala
Tomen Y Bala, e/w of large motte in use early C13. Probable ditch and bailey lost beneath town
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Tomen-y-Mur Castle
Tomen Y Mur - e/w of large ditched motte within rampart of Roman fort (?bailey) on hilltop site
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Tomen-y-Rhodwydd Castle
Tomen Y Rhodwydd, substantial e/w of motte & bailey castle built 1149, destroyed 1158
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Trecastle Castle
Trecastle Castle, e/w of large C12 motte and bailey in fields, part destroyed by road
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Tregrug Castle
Tregrug Castle, e/w of large ditched motte with perimeter bank, which may represent footings of shell-keep
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Tretower Castle
Tretower Castle, ruins of C12-14 castle of the Picards abandoned C14 - C15 for Tretower Court
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Twmbarlwm Castle
Twmbarlwm, e/w of large ditched motte buit on ramparts of hillfort on tall and prominent hilltop
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Upton Castle
Upton Castle, strongly fortified mansion, much altered since first built in C13
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Usk Castle
Usk Castle, ruins of C12-13 castle of the Clares, Mortimers and Herberts abandoned C16
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Walwyns Castle
Walwyns Castle, e/w of large fortified promontory (?Iron Age origin) with motte & ?stone tower
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Pill Castle
Castle Pill, earthworks only of a courtyard castle of indeterminate date reused in C17
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Presteigne Castle
Presteign Castle or The Warden, e/w of motte/ringwork & bailey destroyed 1262
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New Radnor Castle
New Radnor Castle or Radnor, e/w & covered footings of large C11-C15 royal castle
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Raglan Castle
Raglan Castle, ruins of extended C15 castle of William ap Thomas damaged C17
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Rhos Ddiarbed Castle
Rhos Diarbed or The Moat Llandinam, e/w of large motte & 2 baileys, C11-C12 occupation at least
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Rhuddlan Castle
Rhuddlan Castle, surprisingly large castle of Edward I with diverted river serving as port
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Rhyd Y Gors St Clears
St Clears Castle or Rhyd Y Gors, e/w of motte & bailey ?C12 occupied to C13 at river confluence
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Rhyd-yr-Onen Castle
Rhys yr Onen, e/w of motte & bailey on fortified promontory guarding ford at river confluence
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Roch Castle
Roch Castle, C13 tower built on rocky outcrop ruined by C15 & now in use as a hotel
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Roche Castle
Roche Castle, ruins of tower remaining from C13/14 fortified courtyard or manor
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Ruthin Castle
Ruthin Castle, ruins of large courtyard C13 castle of Reginald de Grey occupied by hotel
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Simons Castle
Simons Castle, e/w of motte fortified in stone in bailey on natural knoll, both damaged by quarry
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Skenfrith Castle
Skenfrith Castle, ruins of C13 keep and courtyard of de Burghs ruined by C16
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St Donats Castle
St Donats Castle, C13 castle of the Stradlings occupied to C19, now a private school
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St Nicholas Gaer
Y Gaer St Nicholas, e/w of ditched ringwork with small natural "annex"; may be Iron Age fort
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Stanage Farm Motte
Stanage Farm motte, e/w of ditched motte on hillock on river terrace, & ?bailey to SW
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Swansea Castle
Swansea Castle, ruins of C12-C14 castle of Beaumonts and de Braoses, abandoned C15
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Sycharth Castle
Sycharth Castle, e/w of the seat of Owain Glyndwr started out as motte & bailey, destroyed 1403
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Pant Glas Castle Mound
Allt Pant Glas, e/w of fortified promontory ?serving as ditched motte, also ?Iron Age
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Pembroke Castle
Pembroke Castle, huge round keep, and courtyard castle of the Earls of Pembroke
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Pen Y Garn Castle
Pen Y Garn Castle, ruins of defended courtyard believed to be those of a C12 castle
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Penarth Mount
Penarth Motte, e/w of ditched motte on the end of a spur overlooking a river
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Pencoed Castle
Pencoed Castle, ruins of C13 castle of de Mores and C16 manor of Morgans within farm
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Penhow Castle
Penhow Castle, occupied C12-16 castle of Seymours and others, not open to public
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Penkelly Castle
Penkelly Castle, traces of C11-C14 castle of the Baskervilles and others abandoned C14
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Penlle’r Castle
Penlle'r Castle, e/w and footings of unusual ?C13 tower and courtyard on hilltop location
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Penmark Castle
Penmark Castle, ruins of C13 castle of Umfravilles + Bawdrips abandoned C16
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Pennard Castle
Pennard Castle, ruins of C12-C14 castle of Beaumonts and Braoses abandoned by C16
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Penrhos Castle
Penrhos Castle, e/w of ditched motte within small bailey dismantled mid C13
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Penrice Castle
Penrice Castle, large ruined C13 castle of Penrice family not accessible to public
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Penrice Castle Ring
Penrice Castle Ring, e/w of large ditched ringwork abandoned in favour of Penrice Castle C13
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Pentre Isaf Motte
Pentre Isaf or Hendre Isaf, denuded e/w of ditched motte & ?bailey, which is occupied by farm
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Penycastell Llanidloes
Pen Y Castell Llanidloes, e/w of motte & bailey on top of a hill covered with trees
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Penycastell Llanilar
Pen Y Castell Llanilar, e/w of hilltop site variously identified as hillfort or motte & bailey
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Monmouth Castle
Monmouth Castle, ruins of royal C11-C17 castle largely destroyed C17 + built over
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Montgomery Castle
Montgomery Castle, substantial ruins of castle of the Burghs and crown destroyed C17
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Morgraig Castle
Morgraig Castle, intriguing ruins of C13 castle, either native Welsh or of de Clares
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Morlais Castle
Morlais Castle, ruins and earthworks of massive unfinished C13 castle of Gilbert de Clare
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Narberth Castle
Narberth Castle, ruins of C13 courtyard castle occupied to C17 then abandoned
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Neuadd Goch Mound
Neuadd Goch, e/w of ditched motte on promontory site between 2 streams. No bailey
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Nevern Castle
Nevern Castle, remains of motte & bailey castle rebuilt in stone; also tower with rock cut ditch
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Newcastle Castle Llangattock
Newcastle Llangattock, mutilated e/w remains of motte & bailey occupied by modern buildings
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Newcastle Castle Bridgend
Newcastle Bridgend, ruins of C12 castle of Turbervilles + others abandoned C17
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Newcastle Emlyn Castle
Newcastle Emlyn Castle, ruins of C13 promontory castle of the princes of Deheubarth
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Newport Castle Monmouthshire
Newport Castle, frontage of C14 courtyard castle of the Audleys ruined by C18
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Newport Castle Pembrokeshire
Newport Castle, occupied C13 castle abandoned by C16 and restored C19, closed to public
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Newtown Hall Motte
Newtown Hall, much mutilated e/w of large ditched motte and bailey within public park
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Ogmore Castle
Ogmore Castle, ruins of C12-C13 castle of the de Londres + Earls of Lancaster, ruined C17
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Old Beaupre Castle
Beaupre Castle, ruins of fortified manor house of Bassetts + Mansells occupied C14-C17
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Owain Glyndwrs Mount
Owain Glyndwrs Mount, e/w of ditched motte on riverside ridge. Also ?moated site to the east
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Oxwich Castle
Oxwich Castle, ruins of C13 castle of Mansells converted to mansion C15, abandoned C17
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Oystermouth Castle
Oystermouth Castle, ruins of C12 castle extended by de Braoses occupied to C18
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Painscastle
Painscastle, massive e/w of impressive motte & bailey castle rebuilt in stone, destroyed 1401
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Llanegwad Castle
Llanegwad Castle, e/w of modest ditched motte on sloping site overlooking river valley
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Llanvair Discoed Castle
Llanvair Discoed Castle, inaccessible remnants of C13 castle of fitzPayns and Monthermers
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Llanfair Treflygen Motte
Llanfair Treflygen Motte, or Llandyfriog, denuded e/w of ditched motte adjacent to ruined church
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Llangybi Castle
Llangybi Castle, ruins of unfinished large C13 castle of de Clares blown up C17
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Llangynwyd Castle
Llangynwyd Castle, scant overgrown ruins of C12 castle of Earls of Gloucester destroyed C13
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Llanilid Castle
Llanilid Castle, e/w of ditched motte adjacent to church, abandoned in favour of nearby moated site
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Llanquian Castle
Llanquian Castle, e/w & scant ruins of ditched ringwork on raised platform. C12, rebuilt C13
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Llansteffan Castle
Llansteffan Castle, ruined C12 courtyard castle extended C13, ruined since C16
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Llantrisant Castle
Llantrisant Castle, ruins of important C13 castle of Earls of Gloucester ruined by C16
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Llantrithyd Castle
Llantrithyd Castle, slight and partial e/w of C12 ringwork with buried footings on slight knoll
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Llanvaches Castle
Llanvaches Castle, faint earthworks of castle of manor complex within publicly accessible field
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Llawhaden Castle
Llawhaden Castle, impressive ruined C13 courtyard castle of Bishops of St Davids
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Llys Edwin
Llys Edwin, pair of C13/14 quadrangular moated sites trad. Associated with C11 Edwin of Tegeingl
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Llys Gwenllian
Llys Gwenllian, e/w of denuded motte & bailey castle in junction of streams; occupied by farm
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Loughor Castle
Loughor Castle, scant ruins of C12 castle of the Braoses ?abandoned C15 by Mowbrays
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Maes Celyn Castle
Maes Celyn Castle, e/w of motte & ? Bailey on river terrace, possibly reused as church site
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Manorbier Castle
Manorbier Castle, ruined C12-C13 castle of the de Barris part-restored C19
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Mathrafal Castle
Mathrafal Castle, site of llys and earthworks of large motte and bailey destroyed C13
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Middle Park Motte
Middle Park Motte, e/w of low mound within former round ditched enclosure with internal bank
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Mold Castle
Mold Castle, earthworks of substantial motte & bailey castle, C12-13. Now a public park
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Haverfordwest Castle
Haverfordwest Castle, C13 courtyard castle on site of earlier defended hilltop site
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Hawarden Castle
Hawarden Castle, ruins of C13 stone castle built on site of earlier castle; dismantled C17
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Hay Castle
Hay Castle, ruins of C11-C15 castle of the Braoses ruined by C16 + replaced by Castle House
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Hay Tump
Hay Tump, e/w of modest C12 ditched motte on riverside with no evidence of bailey
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Hen Castell
Hen Castell, earthworks of rectangular moated site & fallen masonry fragment from ?tower
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Hen Domen Castle Montgomery
Hen Domen Castle, massive e/w of C11 motte & bailey castle occupied to C13; replaced by Montgomery
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Hendy Motte
Hendy Motte, one of two small ditched mottes in tight loop of river, possibly contemporary
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Holt Castle
Holt Castle, scant remains of once-impressive courtyard castle built on a plug of rock
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Huberts Folly
Huberts Folly, substantial earthworks of unfinished C13 castle built on hilltop promontory site
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Kemeys Castle
Kemeys Castle, e/w of small motte & bailey on riverside location at top of steep slope
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Kenfig Castle
Kenfig Castle, overgrown ruins of C12 castle of Earls of Gloucester dismantled 1405
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Kerry Moat
Kerry Moat, earthworks of modest motte & bailey built c 1135 within private gardens
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Kidwelly Castle
Kidwelly Castle, imposing D-shaped C13 castle of the Bishop of Salisbury, abandoned C16
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Knucklas Castle
Knucklas Castle, overgrown footings of short-lived C13 courtyard castle destroyed by 1316
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Ladys Mount Powis
Ladys Mount Powis, large ditched motte on hilltop location, unknown provenance or purpose
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Laugharne Castle
Laugharne Castle, impressive remains of C13 castle built on site of earlier structures
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Llanblethian Castle
Llanblethian Castle (St Quentins), ruined C13 castle of the de Clares abandoned by C17
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Llanddew Palace
Llanddew Palace, ruins of large courtyard castle of Bishops of St Davids to C16 in private garden
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Llandough Castle
Llandough Castle, remains of C15 tower built into occupied C19 mansion; grounds sometimes open
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Llandovery Castle
Llandovery Castle, ruins of C12-C13 castle of Princes of Deheubarth abandoned C15
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Dolbadarn Castle
Dolbadarn Castle, C13 ruined keep and courtyard castle of Princes of Gwynedd
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Dolforwyn Castle
Dolforwyn Castle, ruins of C13 castle of Llywelyn ap Gruffudd + Mortimers, ruined by C15
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Dolwyddelan Castle
Dolwyddelan Castle, restored C13 keep and courtyard of the princes of Gwynedd
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Domen Gastell Llanfechain
Domen Gastell Llanfechain, e/w of ditched motte and bailey hidden behind housing on riverside site
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Domen Gastell Welshpool
Domen Gastell Welshpool, e/w of large C12 motte and (private) bailey destroyed in 1274
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Domen-yr-Allt
Domen-yr-Allt, e/w of small ditched motte scarped from natural knoll ?destroyed 1257
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Dryslwyn Castle
Dryslwyn Castle, ruins of substantial castle and township of Princes of Deheubarth
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Dyserth Castle
Dyserth Castle, scant remains of impressive castle of Henry III destroyed by quarrying
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East Orchard Castle
East Orchard Castle, substantial ruins of unenclosed manorial complex dating to C16 or earlier
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Erddig Castle
Erddig Castle, impressive e/w of C11/12 motte & bailey castle on river promontory site
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Ewloe Castle
Ewloe Castle, secluded ruins of C13 keep and courtyard of Llywelyn ap Gruffudd
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Flint Castle
Flint Castle, ruins of large round keep and courtyard castle of Edward I destroyed C17
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Foel-las Motte
Foel-las Motte, earthworks of knoll scarped to form motte & terraces. C12 but abandoned by 1198
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Fonmon Castle
Fonmon Castle, occupied C19 mansion incorporating buildings from ?C13 and used as a venue
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Llantarnam Motte
Llantarnam Motte, e/w of mutilated ditched motte on riverside side next to car breakers yard
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Gro Tump
Gro Tump, substantial e/w of motte & bailey castle within golf course, damaged by landscaping
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Grosmont Castle
Grosmont Castle, ruins of C12-16 castle of Burghs and Earls of Lancaster, ruined by C16
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Harlech Castle
Harlech Castle, impressive C13 courtyard castle of Edward I on site of earlier llys
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Chirk Motte
Chirk Motte, earthworks of motte landscaped in C18 in private garden, no other known features
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Cilgerran Castle
Cilgerran Castle, C13 courtyard castle on site of earlier stronghold, ruined by C14
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Clyro Castle
Clyro Castle overgrown e/w of C11-12 ditched ringwork on ridge site, reused C14-15
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Coity Castle
Coity Castle, ruins of C12 Turberville castle used by the Sydneys to C18 and abandoned
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Coleshill Castle
Coleshill Castle or Hen Blas, e/w of motte & bailey later used as fortified manor abandoned C14
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Colwyn Castle
Colwyn Castle, e/w of large C12-14 ringwork within bailey (former Roman fort); farm on site
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Conwy Castle
Conwy Castle, massive ruined castle-fortress of Edward I & associated bastide
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Criccieth Castle
Criccieth Castle, ruined courtyard castle of Princes of Gwynedd strengthened C13
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Crickadarn
Crickadarn, e/w of ditched D-shaped ringwork on low hill with ?collapsed low quality masonry
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Crickhowell Castle
Crickhowell Castle, ruins of C12 castle of Turbervilles and Mortimers abandoned C15
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Cyfarthfa Castle
Cyfarthfa Castle, massive C19 mansion built by the Crawshay iron magnates of Merthyr
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Deganwy Castle
Deganwy Castle, remains of hilltop castle of princes of Gwynedd and Kings of England
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Denbigh Castle
Denbigh Castle, castle with impressive gatehouse of Earl of Lincoln on site of earlier llys
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Dinas Emrys Castle
Dinas Emrys Castle, footings of rectangular tower within the defences of an earlier hillfort
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Dinas Powys Castle
Dinas Powys Castle, ruins of C12 castle of the de Sumeris abandoned by C16
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Dinefwr Castle
Dinefwr Castle, impressive ruins of C12-13 castle of Princes of Deheubarth remodelled C14
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Dinerth Castle
Dinerth Castle, e/w of at least three castles occupied 1110 to 1207 on river promontory site
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Dingestow Castle
Dingestow Castle, earthworks of C12-15 castle on low hill overlooking stream
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Dinham Castle
Dinham Castle, footings and stump of C13 castle or church tower hidden within woods
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Castell Gwallter
Castell Gwallter, earthworks of large motte with baileys on high ground overlooking river
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Castell Gwynionydd
Castell Gwynionydd, earthworks of D-shaped ringwork on river promontory site
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Castell Mael
Castell Mael, fortified promontory site comprising ditch and bank identified as ?ringwork
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Castell Maelgwn
Castell Maelgwn aka Bryn Castell, quadrangular motte by river crossing believed to be llys
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Castell Mawr Llanboidy
Castell Mawr Llanboidy, earthworks of modest motte and bailey castle on river promontory site
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Castell Meredydd
Castell Meredydd, interesting + scant ruins of C12 native welsh castle abandoned C14
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Castell Meurig
Castell Meurig, earthworks of a sizeable C12 motte and bailey castle on a low hilltop site
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Castell Nantcribba
Castell Nantcribba Gaer, scant remains of short-lived C13 castle of Corbets on ditched rocky knoll
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Castell nos Motte
Castell Nos Motte, sandstone mound scarped on summit of hill with ditches and ?foundations
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Castell Pant-Mawr
Castell Pant-Mawr, earthworks of ?motte or ringwork on promontory site previously used as fort
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Castell Pen-yr-Allt
Castell Pen-yr-Allt, earthworks of motte & bailey castle with footings of round tower on motte
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Castell-y-Bere
Castell-y-Bere, dramatically set ruins of complex C13 castle of princes of Gwynedd
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Castell-y-Blaidd
Castell-y-Blaidd, horseshoe-shaped earthworks of ?incomplete ringwork on hilltop site
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Castle Arnold
Castle Arnold, earthworks of possible llys site made of indistinct mounds overlooking the Usk
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Castle Kinsey
Castle Kinsey, earthworks of small C12 motte and traces of bailey overlooking stream
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Castle Nimble
Castle Nimble, earthworks of ditched motte & bailey, motte is low & may be collapsed tower
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Cefn Bryntalch Castle
Cefn Bryntalch Castle, earthworks of ringwork and bailey castle occupying prominent riverside ridge
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Cefnllys Castle (North)
Cefnllys Castle, earthworks and footings of substantial 2-phase hilltop castle of the Mortimers
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Chepstow Castle
Chepstow Castle, ruins of imposing multiphase C11-C14 fortress occupied to C17
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Chirk Castle
Chirk Castle, much modified but impressive C13 courtyard castle of Roger Mortimer
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Caernarfon Castle
Caernarfon Castle, massive ruined castle-palace of Edward I & associated bastide
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Caerphilly Castle
Caerphilly Castle, famous ruins of massive C13 castle of de Clares abandoned by C15
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Caerwent Motte
Caerwent Motte, ditched motte erected in corner of Roman town defences, ?C12
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Caldicot Castle
Caldicot Castle, impressive ruins of C12-16 castle of the Bohuns and others destroyed C17
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Camlais Castle
Cwm Camlais, earthworks of C13 round keep and earthworks ? built by Llywelyn ap Gruffudd
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Cardiff Castle
Cardiff Castle, ruins of C11 royal castle within roman fort extensively renovated C19
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Cardigan Castle
Cardigan Castle, much restored C12 courtyard castle slighted C14, used as a museum
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Carew Castle
Carew Castle, palatial castle built around earlier C13 stronghold of Gerald of Windsor
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Carmarthen Castle
Carmarthen Castle, partial ruins of large and impressive royal castle demolished C17
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Carn Fadryn Castle
Carn Fadrun, hillfort with drystone fortifications believed to be ruins of C12 castle
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Carndochan Castle
Carndochan Castle, C12 ruins of substantial keep and courtyard of princes of Gwynedd
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Carreg Cennen Castle
Carreg Cennen Castle, forbidding C14 castle of John Giffard built on site of native castle
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Castell Foel-allt
Castell Foel-allt, earthworks of a motte and bailey castle by stream with complex outworks
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Castell Aber Ia
Castell Aber Ia / Castell Deudraeth, possible site of C12 native castle vanished by C19
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Castell Bach Llanwinio
Castell Bach Llanwinio, modest ditched motte next to stream and near ?castle and fort Castell Mawr
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Castell Coch Tongwynlais
Castell Coch Tongwynlais (the famous one), C12 castle of de Clares ruined by C15 + extensively restored C19
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Castell Coch Ystradfellte
Castell Coch Ystradfellte, ruins of C13 castle of de Braoses at end of ridge, ?refortified by Welsh
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Castell Dinas
Castell Dinas, ruins & earthworks of large C11-13 castle within ramparts of hillfort
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Castell Dinas Bran
Castell Dinas Bran, ruins of hilltop castle of princes of Powys within hilfort defences
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Aberedw Castle
Aberedw Castle, scant remains of C12-C13 castle of Princes of Powys + Gwynedd
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Aberedw Motte
Aberedw Motte, footings of round tower of Princes of Gwynedd on top of prominent motte
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Abergavenny Castle
Abergavenny Castle, ruins of C12-C14 castle of the Braoses and others destroyed C17
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Aberystwyth Castle
Aberystwyth Castle, ruins of large C13 castle of Edward I destroyed C17
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Allt Y Ferin Castle
Allt Y Ferin Castle or Dinweilyr, motte and?bailey within earlier promontory fort
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Beaumaris Castle
Beaumaris Castle, ruined C13 concentric castle of Edward I. Never completed
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Blaenllynfi Castle
Blaenllynfi Castle, ruins of large C13 castle of the fitzHerberts and Braoses ruined by C14
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Blaenporth Castle
Blaenporth Castle, earthworks of small motte and bailey castle with possible footings
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Bodelwyddan Castle
Bodelwyddan Castle, large castellated C19 mansion with extensive grounds
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Brecon Castle
Brecon Castle, ruins of C12-C16 castle of the Braoses incorporated into C19 hotel buildings
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Bronllys Castle
Bronllys Castle, ruins + earthworks of C13 castle of the Cliffords and Bohuns abandoned C16
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Bryn-y-Castell Knighton
Bryn-y-Castell, ditched motte overlooking river, believed to be late 12th century
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Builth Castle
Builth Castle, substantial earthworks of C13 castle of Edward I probably abandoned C15
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Caergwrle Castle
Caergwrle Castle, ruins of small C13 castle of Dafydd ap Gruffudd destroyed C13
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Caerleon Castle
Caerleon Castle, earthworks of C13 castle held by Marshalls and Clares destroyed C15
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Cambusnethan Priory
Cambusnethan Priory, ruined C19 baronial mansion of the Lockharts on the site of earlier houses to C14
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Whitslaid Tower
Whitslaid Tower, ruins of C16 tower of the Lauders sold late C17 and still in use c1700
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Whittingehame Castle
Whittingehame Castle, privately occupied C15 tower of the Douglases; fell into disuse but was restored by the Balfours
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Whitton Tower
Whitton Tower, ruins of C16 tower of the Riddells restored C17 but probably abandoned C18
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Whytebank Tower
Whytbank Tower or Whytebank, privately occupied C16 tower of the Pringles, probably abandoned C18, undergoing restoration
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Windgate
Windgate, ruins of C16 bastle-house associated in legend with feud between Pringles of Symington and Baillies of Lamington
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Winkston Tower
Winkston Tower, privately occupied & remodelled C16 tower house of Dicksons on working farm
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Winton House
Winton House or Castle, occupied C15 tower of the Setons rebuilt C16 after destruction & extended C17-19. Available as a venue
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Witches Knowe Ochiltree
Witches Knowe Ochiltree, large ditched motte on riverside location, ?occupied by Colvilles C12/13
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Woodhead House
Woodhead House, ruins of C16 tower of Lennoxes in grounds of C18 Lennox Castle, which replaced it
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Woodhouse Tower
Woodhouse Tower, ruins of C16 tower of the Irvings which collapsed & was repaired C19
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Woodside House
Woodside House, privately occupied, much altered & extended C16 tower of the Ralstons
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Wrae Castle
Wrae Tower, ruin of C16 tower of the Tweedies probably abandoned C17, and in ruins C18
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Wreaths Tower
Wreaths Tower, ruins of C16 tower of the Douglases later occupied by Maxwells &? abandoned C18
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Yester Castle
Yester Castle and Goblin Ha', ruins of C13-15 castle of Giffords & Hays abandoned C16; vaulted undercroft occupied to C18
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Urquhart Castle
Urquhart Castle, ruined C12 castle on site of earlier fort, extended C13. Also C15 tower house of Grants, abandoned C17.
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Uttershill Castle
Uttershill Castle, ruined C16 bastle house and courtyard of the Prestons extended C17 and in ruins C19
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Vayne Castle
Vayne Castle, ruined C16 tower house of the Lindsays abandoned by the Mills family C18 and used as a quarry
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Wallaces Tower
Wallaces Tower, ruins of C16 tower house of the Kers, possibly a defensive signal tower for Roxburgh
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Wardhill Castle
Wardhill Castle or Warthill House, C17 tower house of Leslies extended and remodelled C19 in baronial style, available to let
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Waughton Castle
Waughton Castle, ruined C14 castle of the Hepburns sacked & rebuilt C16, abandoned C17 by Cockburns
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Weavers Castle
Weavers Castle, ruins of small tower ?of the MacNeils on exposed rocky island site
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Wedderburn Castle
Wedderburn Castle, occupied C18 mansion of the Wedderburns replacing earlier tower and courtyard, available as a venue
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Wedderlie House
Wedderlie House, privately occupied C16 tower of the Edgars, extended C17-C18; ruined late C19 and restored C20
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Wemyss Castle
Wemyss Castle, C15 tower of the Wemyss family extended C16-C20 to form privately occupied mansion
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West Wemyss Castle
West Wemyss Castle, ruins of C15/16 tower house of Wemyss family, ?abandoned C18. Not to be confused with Wemyss Castle
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Wester Kames Castle
Wester Kames Castle, privately occupied C16 tower house of the Spense family rebuilt C19
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Westerhall
Westerhall, privately occupied and much remodelled C16 tower, extended C18 and 19, remodelled C19&C20 after fires
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Westhall
Westhall, privately occupied tower house of the Gordons & Hornes altered & much extended C19
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Westhall Farm Tower
Westhall Farm Tower, ruins of ?C16 tower of the Grahams, Hepburns, Douglases & Lockharts on farm
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Whistleberry Castle
Whistleberry Castle, ruins of tower and courtyard of fortified promontory site believed to be C16
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Whitefield Castle
Whitefield Castle, ruined C16 tower house of the Spaldings abandoned and partially demolished C19 to build farm
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Whitekirk
Whitekirk, C16 tower and courtyard of Sinclairs converted to tithe barn C17 with extensions. Available to let
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Whiteside Tower
Whiteside Tower, ruins of C16 tower of the Haliburtons or Haitlies on hillside site, ?bastle house
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Whithorn Castle
Whithorn Castle or Isle Castle, privately occupied C17 tower of the Houstons on promontory used as very early Christian site
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Torthorwald Castle
Torthorwald Castle, ruined C14 tower on earthworks of earlier castle and altered C16. Occupied into C18 and partially collapsed 1993
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Torwood Castle
Torwood Castle, ruined tower house of the Forresters or Bailes built C16 which was abandoned, and is now being consolidated
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Torwoodlee Tower
Torwoodlee Tower, ruins of C17 tower house and courtyard of Pringles replacing earlier site, currently undergoing stabilisation
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Touch House
Touch House, privately occupied C16 tower house of Setons much extended to C18-19, currently available to let as a venue
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Toward Castle
Toward Castle, ruined C15 tower and courtyard of the Lamonts in private grounds of C19 mansion of the same name
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Tower of Hallbar
Tower of Hallbar aka Braidwood Castle, occupied C16 tower of the Stewarts; ruined by C19 and restored, now available to let
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Towie Barclay Castle
Towie Barclay Castle, privately occupied C16 tower house of the Tollies, occupied to C18, restored C19 and C20
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Trabboch Castle
Trabboch Castle, ruins of ?C15 tower of the Boyds or Douglases surrounded by natural ditch
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Tranent Tower
Tranent Tower, privately occupied C16 tower house of unknown provenance restored as part of dwelling
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Traquair House
Traquair House, occupied and much extended C15 tower house built on site of earlier royal castle, parts alleged to date to C12
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Trochry Castle
Trochy Castle, ruins of C16 tower house of the Gowries burned down shortly after building & not repaired
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Trostrie Motte
Trostrie Motte, large ditched motte formed from hillock with subdivided summit and ?rampart at edge
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Troup Castle
Troup Castle, scant remains of C12/13 castle in Iron Age promontory fort ?destroyed C14 and later tower house of unknown dates
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Tullibole Castle
Tullibole Castle, an occupied C17 tower house of the Hallidays built on or near site of earlier castle ?of the Herons.
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Tulloch Castle
Tulloch Castle, occupied C16 tower house of the Davidsons extended C17-18. Burned down C19 and restored C20. Now a hotel
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Turnberry Castle
Turnberry Castle, ruins of C13 castle of the Earls of Carrick and Bruces dismantled in early C14.
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Tushielaw Tower
Tushielaw Tower, ruins of C16 tower and courtyard of the Scotts, possibly destroyed C17 but certainly abandoned by late C18
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Udny Castle
Udny Castle, privately occupied C15 tower of the Udnys remodelled C16 onwards. C19 Baronial mansion has been demolished
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Thirlestane Tower
Thirlestane Tower, ruins of C16 tower house of the Scotts overlooking marshy section of river valley
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Thomaston Castle
Thomaston Castle, ruined C16 tower house of the Corrys and later McIlwaines, abandoned early C19
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Thornton Castle
Thornton Castle, occupied C15 tower of the Strachans extended C17 and ?incorporating earlier work. Available to let
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Threave Castle
Threave Castle, a C14 tower and courtyard of the Douglases on an island altered C15 with early artillery defences ruined C19.
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Thurso Castle
Thurso Castle, alleged site of Orkney Earls' castle destroyed C12; also of vanished C15 castle of Sinclairs. Later C19 mansion elsewhere.
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Tibbers Castle
Tibbers Castle, ruins of substantial C13 castle of the Siwards dismantled C14, partially reoccupied to 1547, when it was torched
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Tillycairn Castle
Tillycairn Castle, privately occupied C16 tower house of the Lumsdens in ruinsd early C18 and restored C20
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Tilquhillie Castle
Tilquhillie Castle, privately occupied C16 tower of the Douglases ?incporporating earlier work of the Ogstons, Restored C20
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Timpendean Tower
Timpendean Tower, ruins of C16 tower house of the Douglases within earthworks of moated manorial site, ?C13/14
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Tinnis Castle
Tinnis Castle, earthworks and ruins of ?C15 castle of Tweedies destroyed C17 by Flemings within Iron Age fort
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Tirefour Castle
Tirefour Castle is a broch that remained in use into the 11th or 12th century by the Norse
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Tolquhon Castle
Tolquhoun Castle, a ruined C15 tower and later courtyard castle of the Prestons and Forbeses, abandoned C18.
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Tom A’ Chaisteal
Tom a'Chaisteal, modest motte on rocky knoll at the end of a ridge. Ruins on site are non-medieval
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Tom an Tigh Mhoir
Tom an Tigh Mhoir or Struan Castle, earthworks of C12/13 castle of the Robertsons destroyed or abandoned at unknown date
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Tom Pitlac
Tom Pitlac, earthwork mound and ditch on river cliff probably remains of C12/13 ringwork of Lords of Glencarnie destroyed early C14
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Tor Castle Dallas
Tor Castle or Dallas Castle, ruins and earthworks of C15 tower and courtyard of the Comyns abandoned in C17 for Altyre House
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Torcastle Fort William
Tor Castle, ruined C14 tower house of the Mackintoshes with legendary links to C11. Rebuilt C16 by Camerons, abandoned C18
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Torosay Castle
Torosay Castle, a C19 mansion built for Campbell of Possil, now occupied by the chief of the Guthrie family.
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Torrance House
Torrance House, privately opccupied C16/17 tower house of the Hamiltons extended C18-19. In disrepair and restored C20
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Torrisdale Castle
Torrisdale Castle, occupied C19 mansion designed by James Gillespie Graham for the MacAlisters
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Stirling Castle
Stirling Castle, an impressive C12-C18 royal castle and royal palace overlooking the Forth Valley including C15 Great Hall.
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Stobhall
Stobhall, privately occupied C16 tower house of Drummonds using earlier chapel with additional C17&C18 ranges
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Stobo Castle
Stobo Castle, occupied C18 mansion on site of Hillhouse, a C16 tower of the Murrays demolished ealy C19. Run as hotel
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Stonefield Castle
Stonefield Castle, occupied C19 baronial mansion formerly known as Barmore. Built for the Campbells, now run as luxury hotel
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Stoneypath Tower
Stoneypath Tower, privately occupied C15 tower of the Lyles, Hamiltons, Douglases & Setons. Ruined C19, restored C21
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Strathaven Castle
Strathaven Castle aka Avandale, ruined C15 tower of Douglases with C16 additions of the Stewarts; abandoned by Hamiltons mid C18
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Strathendry Castle
Strathendry Castle, privately occupied C16 tower house of the Forresters; extended and restored C19-C20
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Stravithie Castle
Stravithie Castle or House, occupied C19 baronial mansion extended C19 and altered C20, now offering B&B accommodation
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Strome Castle
Strome Castle, a C15 tower of the MacDonalds, destroyed by the Mackenzies C17. National Trust for Scotland.
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Struie Castle
Struie Castle, ruins of C17 tower house of otherwise unknown provenance in remote location
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Struthers Castle
Struthers Castle, ruined C16 tower house of the Lindsays altered C18 but in ruins by 1840 when it was held by the Boyles
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Tantallon Castle
Tantallon Castle, a promontory fortified C14 by Douglases with massive wall and towers. Destroyed C17 and abandoned.
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Tarbert Castle
Tarbert Castle, ruined C13 royal castle strengthened by Bruce C14 and by C16 tower house of James IV. Fell into ruin C18
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Taymouth Castle
Taymouth Castle, a C19 mansion of the Campbells replacing earlier Balloch Castle, a C16 tower house of the same family.
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Terpersie Castle
Terpersie Castle, privately occupied C16 tower house of the Gordons in ruins by C19 and restored C20
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Terringzean Castle
Terringzean Castle, ruined 8 sided tower and footings of courtyard of Crawfords/Boyds within ?C14 earthworks on top of hill
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The Tor,Torrance
The Tor, small ditched motte on burnside location; much mutilated and overgrown with trees
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The Wirk Rousay
The Wirk, ruins of a ?C12/13 tower of the Norse adjacent to church complex, more recently thought C16
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Thirlestane Castle
Thirlestane Castle, a much-extended C16 tower house of the Maitlands replacing ruined C13 tower 2 miles to the east.
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Slains Castle
Slains Castle, remains of C16 tower and courtyard of the Hays within derelict C19 mansion, also of the Hays.
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Slamannan Motte
Slamannan Motte, a small ditched motte on natural rise in river angle dated to the 12th/13th century
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Smailholm Tower
Smailhom Tower, a C15 tower house and courtyard of the Pringles abandoned C18. Restored C20 and now a museum.
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Smeaton House
Smeaton Castle, privately occupied remains of C16 courtyard castle of Richardsons built into farmhouse
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Sorbie Motte
Sorbie Motte, small rectangular ditched motte with 3 terraces on low lying site nearr later tower house
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Sorbie Tower
Sorbie Tower, ruined C16 tower house of the Hannays later occupied by Stewarts until 1748
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Sorn Castle
Sorn Castle, occupied C15 tower house of Keiths much extended to C19 and remodelled Bryce C19, now run as a luxury hotel
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Sornhill House
Sornhill House, privately occupied C17 tower house of the Nisbets extended C18. Fell into disrepair & restored C21
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Southside Castle
Southside Castle, privately occupied C17 tower house of the Ellises or Kerrs. In disrepair mid C19 and restored
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Southwick Brough
Southwick Brough, large ditched motte on burnside ridge with lost traces of parapet on summit, ?C12
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Spedlins Tower
Spedlins Tower, privately occupied C15 tower of the Jardines, who extended C17 & restored it C20 - they still own the property
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Springkell House
Springkell House or Castle, occupied C18 mansion of the Maxwells extended and remodelled C19, now run as a venue
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Spynie Palace
Spynie Palace, ruined massive C15 tower of the Bishops of Moray on site of and incorporating parts of C12-C14 courtyard castle.
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St Andrews Castle
St Andrews Castle, ruined C15 castle of the Bishops of St Andrews on site of earlier castles. Abandoned and ruined by C17.
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Stair Castle
Stair House or Castle, privately occupied C16 tower house of the Dalrymples extended C17-19, ?incorporates earlier work
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Stanecastle
Stanecastle, small C16 square tower house of the Montgomeries converted to a folly C18
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Stanely Castle
Stanely Castle, ruined C15 tower of the Maxwells and extended probably C16. Situated on submerged peninsular in reservoir
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Staneyhill Tower
Staneyhill Tower, ruins of C17 tower house of the Sharps, later associated with Dalzells and Dundases
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Stapleton Tower
Stapleton Tower, ruined C16 tower house of the Irvines and mostly demolished C19 mansion abandoned mid C20
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Stenhouse
Stenhouse, privately occupied C16 tower house of Stanhopes extended by Ellises C17, restored C20; run as conservation centre
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Scone Palace
Scone Palace, occupied C19 mansion on site of at least 3 earlier palaces near abbey and Moot Hill, medieval coronation place
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Scotstarvit Tower
Scotstarvit Tower, an unoccupied C16 tower house of the Inglis family rebuilt by the Scotts occupied by the Wemyss family to C20.
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Scrabster Castle
Scrabster Castle, scant and overgrown ruins of C13 castle of Bishops of Caithness occupied by Earls from C16, ruined by C18
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Seacliff Tower
Seacliff Tower, ruins of C16 tower on coastal clifftop site - tower has an unknown provenance
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Seafield Tower
Seafield Tower, ruins of C16 tower house and courtyard of the Moultries occupied to C18 and then abandoned
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Seagate Castle
Seagate Castle, ruined C16 tower house of the Montgomeries ruined C18 and possible earthworks of C12 castle
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Selkirk Castle
Selkirk Castle, earthworks of substantial C12 royal castle, demolished and rebuilt repeatedly C14 before abandonment
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Seton Castle
Seton Castle, private occupied C18 mansion on site of demolished C16 Seton Palace, itself on site of earlier castle of the Setons
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Shandon Motte
Shandon Motte, modest ditched mound & rampart, said to have walled perimeter. Overgrown & ?dun
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Shieldhill Castle
Shieldhill Castle, occupied C16 tower of the Chancellors, massively extended C19 and now run as a luxury hotel
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Shirmers Castle
Shirmers Castle, ruins of C16 tower house of the Gordons supposedly destroyed by fire C16
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Sinniness Castle
Sinninness Castle, ruins of C16 tower house of the Kennedies overlooking coast ?abandoned C18
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Skaith Motte
Skaith Motte, small rectangular ditched motte with depression ?representing tower on summit
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Skelbo Castle
Skelbo Castle, ruins of an impressive courtyard castle of the de Moravia Sutherlands dating to the C14 and abandoned C18.
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Skelmorlie Castle
Skelmorlie Castle, privately occupied C16 tower and C17 courtyard of the Montgomeries extended C19 and restored C20
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Skene House
Skene House, C14 tower of Skenes incorporated into privately occupied mansion C17/18/19
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Skibo Castle
Skibo Castle, privately occupied C18 mansion extended C19 on site of castles to C12 of Bishops of Caithness.
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Skipness Castle
Skipness Castle, a ruined C13 courtyard castle of the MacSweens altered C15-C16 by the Campbells, and abandoned C17.
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Slacks Tower
Slack's Tower, ruins of C16 tower or "pele-house" plus other courtyard buildings ?to C19 of unknown provenance and history
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Rockhall House
Rockhall House, privately occupied C16 tower house of the Griersons extended C17 and domesticised
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Rossdhu Castle
Rossdhu Castle, ruins of C16 tower of the Colquhouns abandoned by C18 and part demolished in favour of new house
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Rossend Castle
Rossend Castle, privately occupied C16 tower house of the Duried incorporating C13 basement remodelled C18, restored C20
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Rosslyn Castle
Rosslyn Castle, partially occupied ruins of C14 castle of the Sinclairs extended to C16, damaged during C17
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Rosyth Castle
Rosyth Castle, ruined C15 tower of the Stewarts and later courtyard, sacked C17 by English and never repaired. Limited opening
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Rothes Castle
Rothes Castle, ruins of C13 castle of Pollocks and Leslies largely demolished C17 following Leslies' move to Fife
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Rothesay Castle
Rothesay Castle, a ruined C13 courtyard castle of the Stewarts with C16 tower house acting as gatehouse, abandoned C17.
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Rough Hill
Rough Hill East Kilbride, modest ditched motte overlooking river junction and opposite larger Castle Hill
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Round Dounan
Round Dounan, or Mote of Dunragit. Long considered to be a ditched motte, now believed to be C5/6 fort
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Rowallan Castle
Rowallan Castle, an occupied C16-C17 mansion on site of ?C13 castle of the Mures, some ruins of earlier buildings survive.
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Roxburgh Castle
Roxburgh Castle, scant ruins and massive earthworks of a large multi-phase C12-15 royal castle, and English fort destroyed in C16.
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Rusko Castle
Rusko Castle, private occupied C15 tower of Cairnses and later wing of the Gordons restored C20 after becoming derelict
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Ruthven Castle
Ruthven, site of vanished C13 castle of the Comyns and C15 tower of the Gordons. Mound now occupied by C18 barracks
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Saddell Castle
Saddell Castle, occupied C16 tower of Hamiltons & later courtyard abandoned by Campbells C18; restored C20 & available to let
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Saltcoats Castle
Saltcoats Castle, ruins of C16 tower and courtyard of the Levingtouns and Hamiltons, abandoned late C18/early C19
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Saltoun Hall
Saltoun Hall, site of castles since C12 occupied by multiphase mansion C15-19, now several privately occupied apartments
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Sanquhar Castle
Sanquhar Castle, ruined C13 courtyard castle of Rosses with later towers added by Crichtons abandoned C17. Ruins are dangerous
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Sauchie Tower
Sauchie Tower, occupied C15 tower of the Schaws extended C17, abandoned by Cathcarts after C18 fire. Part restored by charity
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Scalloway Castle
Scalloway Castle, a ruined C17 tower house of the Stewart Earl of Orkney and later of the Bishop, semi-derelict by C18.
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Proncy Castle
Proncy Castle, fragmentary ruin of ?C14 castle of Sutherlands on C13 motte on knoll on working farm
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Pulcree Castle
Pulcree Castle, ditched rectangular motte on low promontory site overlooking marsh of unknown provenance
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Raitcastle
Raitcastle, ruins of high quality C13 hall house of the Rait family later occupied by the Mackintoshes and abandopned by Campbells ?C16/17
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Ranfurly Castle
Ranfurly Castle, ruins of C15/16 tower of the Knoxes abandoned by Cochranes C17 and in ruins under Hamiltons C19
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Rath Of Logierait
Rath of Logierait, scant ruins of C14 royal stone castle on substantial ditched motte in ruins C16
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Rattray Castle Aberdeenshire
Rattray Castle, earthworks of substantial C13 castle of the Comyn Earls of Buchan destroyed in 1308
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Ravenscraig Castle Kirkcaldy
Ravenscraig Castle, a ruined C15 royal castle with the earliest artillery defences known in Scotland; ruined since C17.
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Ravenscraig Castle Peterhead
Ravenscraig Castle, large C15 tower of the Keiths on river cliff surrounded by ditch and ?courtyard
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Ravensneuk Castle
Ravensneuk Castle, ruins of C16 tower of the Sinclairs and dismantled C18 by Clerks of Penicuik
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Ravenstone Castle
Ravenstone Castle, derelict C16 tower of the Stewarts extended & altered late C18 to large mansion
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Redcastle Montrose
Redcastle, Montrose, ruins of C15 tower of the Stewarts and C13 courtyard of the Balliols on crumbling clifftop site
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Redcastle Muir of Ord
Redcastle, a derelict extended C16 tower house of the Mackenzies on site of earlier castle. Fenced off for safety.
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Redhouse Castle
Redhouse Castle, ruined C16 tower house of the Douglases extended C17 by the Hamiltons and abandoned late C18
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Rednock Castle
Redknock Castle, ruins of C16 tower of the Monteiths apparently left incomplete; ?built on earlier site
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Renfrew Castle Castlehill
Renfrew Castle, site of C13 castle & residence of the Stewarts which fell into disrepair; sold off C18 and demolished
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Renfrew Castle Kings Inch
Renfrew Castle, site of C12 earthwork castle replaced C13 by Stewarts. Also site of C15 tower house of Rosses "Inch Castle"
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Repentance Tower
Repentance Tower, small roofed C16 tower of the Maxwells of Hoddom serving as watchtower and not a residence
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Rhymers Tower
Rhymer's Tower, ruins of C16 tower ?of Learmounts associated in legend with C13 Thomas the Rhymer
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Riddell House
Riddell House, derelict C17-18 mansion, includes C16 tower; small motte and bailey nearby all of Rydells
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Roberton Motte
Roberton Motte, a small motte formed by cutting ditches across ridge site next to burn & reusing upcast
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Pitfour Castle
Pitfour Castle, a privately owned C18 mansion converted into flats, also a lost C16 tower house of the Cochranes
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Pitkerro House
Pitkerro House, privately occupied C16 tower house of the Durhams much extended on C20 restoration by Lorimer
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Pitlurg Castle
Pitlurg Castle, single ruined tower of C16 tower house and courtyard of the Gordons in ruins by C19
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Pitmedden Castle
Pitmedden House, an altered C17 house next to ?site of tower house, with restored C17 gardens. National Trust for Scotland.
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Pitsligo Castle
Pitsligo Castle, impressive ruined C15 tower house and towered courtyard of the Forbeses sacked C18 and recently consolidated
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Pittarthie Castle
Pittarthie Castle, large ruined C16 tower house of Monypennys extended C17 by the Bruces and abandoned C19
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Pitteadie Castle
PItteadie Castle, ruined C15 tower and later courtyard of Vallances altered C16 and C17 by Boswells and Calderwoods
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Pithleavis Castle
Pitheavlis Castle, privately occupied C16 tower house of the Oliphants and later Murrays. Inhabited to C19, restored to flats
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Pittulie Castle
Pittulie Castle, ruins of C16 tower house of the Frasers extended by Cumines and abandoned by Forbeses C18
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Place of Auchinleck
Place of Auchinleck, ruins of C17 tower house & ranges of Auchinlecks/Boswells near C18 Auchinleck House
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Place Of Tilliefoure
Place of Tilliefoure, privately occupied C16 tower of the Leslies extended C17 & restored late C19
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Plean Tower
Plean Tower or Plane Castle, occupied C15 tower of Somervells extended C16; in disrepair C18 & restored C20, available to let
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Plunton Castle
Plunton Castle, ruined C16 tower house and courtyard with ditch built by the MacGies and improved by the Lennoxes
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Polnoon Castle
Polnoon Castle, fragmentary ruins & motte of C13-15 castle of the Montgomeries in ruins C18
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Portencross Castle
Portencross Castle, C14/15 tower and later courtyard built by the Rosses of Ardneil and Boyds in use until C18
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Portrack Castle
Portrack Castle, ruin of C16 tower with associated ditch within private gardens, heavily landscaped
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Posso Tower
Posso Tower, ruins of C16 tower & footings of courtyard ranges of the Bairds on low-lying site
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Powrie Castle
Powrie Castle, ruins of C16 tower house of the Fotheringtons, and privately occupied C17 house of the same name adjacent
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Preston Tower
Preston Tower, a ruined C14/15 tower of the Hamiltons with two storey C17 extension on the top. Abandoned C17 after fire.
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Prestonfield House
Prestonfield House, occupied C17 house of the Bruces on site of a monastery; extended C18 by Dicks, now run as luxury hotel
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Peebles Castle
Peebles Castle, earthworks of C12 castle probably abandoned in C14 now the site of the parish church.
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Peel of Lumphanan
Peel of Lumphanan, substantial earthwork remains of C13 castle of the Durward family, possibly in use as early as 1057.
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Peffermill House
Peffermill House, privately occupied C17 tower house of the Edgars, altered and subdivided but completely restored C20
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Penkill Castle
Penkill Castle, privately occupied C16 tower house of the Boyds extended C17 and ruined by C19. Extended and restored to C20
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Persie House
Persie House, occupied baronial mansion on estate associated with the Farquharsons, available to let
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Perth Castle
Perth Castle, site of C12 royal castle which was destroyed in a flood in 1209. The site is completely built over.
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Petty Castle
Petty Castle, Halhill, earthworks of ?C13 castle of the Mackintoshes sacked by the Dunbars and Mackintoshes C16
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Phenzhopehaugh
Phenzhopehaugh, modest ditched motte, ?of Scotts, and adjacent smaller mound of unknown origin
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Pilmuir House
Pilmuir House, privately occupied C17 tower house of the Cairns family; extended C18 but largely unaltered
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Pilrig House
Pilrig House, occupied C17 tower house of Kirkwoods ?incorporating earlier work. Available to let
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Pinkie House
Pinkie House, privately occupied C17 tower hosue of the Setons incorporating earlier work; extended C18 & used as a school
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Pinwherry Castle
Pinwherry Castle, ruins of C16 tower house of the Kennedies, Earls of Carrick and Pollocks; ruined by late 18th century
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Pitcairlie Castle
Pitcairlie House or Castle, occupied C16 tower house of Leslies extended C18-19 by Cathcarts; available to let & as venue
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Pitcaple Castle
Pitcaple Castle, privately occupied C15 tower of the Leslies extended C17; passed to Lumsdens C18 who extended it C19
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Pitcastle
Pitcastle, occupied C19 baronial mansion incorporating earlier house ?of Campbells. Available as exclusive use venue
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Pitcruvie Castle
Pitcruvie Castle of Balcruvie, ruins of C15 tower of the Lindsays extended C16 and in ruins C19
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Pitcullo Castle
Pitcullo Castle, privately occupied C16 tower house of the Balfours extended C17 and later; part demolished and restored C20
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Pitcur Castle
Pitcur Castle, ruined C15/16 tower house of the Halyburtons, development unclear but modified as a C19 ruin
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Pitfichie Castle
Pitfichie Castle, occupied C16 tower house of the Hurrys, Cheynes and Forbeses; abandoned C18 & restored C20. Available to let
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Pitfirrane Castle
Pifirrane Castle, occupied C15 tower of Halketts extended C16-19, parts of these removed. Club house for Dunfermline Golf Club
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Old Bishopton
Old Bishopton, privately occupied & extended C17 tower house of the Brisbanes now part of a convent
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Old Crawfordton
Crawfordton Tower, ruins of C16 tower of the Crichtons in private garden of replacement C17/18 house
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Old Dunimarle Castle
Old Dunimarle Castle, ruins of ?C15/16 barmkin & tower probably associated with lost tower house
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Old House of Invermay
Old House of Invermay, privately occupied C17-C19 house on ?site of C14 castle of Stewarts of Innermeath
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Old Leckie House
Old Leckie House, privately occupied C16 tower house of the Leckies extended C18. Extension removed and refurbished C20
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Old Lochnaw Castle
Old Lochnaw Castle, fragmentary remains of C14 tower & courtyard of the Agnews destroyed C15
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Old Place of Mochrum
Old Place of Mochrum, C15 tower and C16 tower house of Dunbars joined by courtyard. Restored and occupied C20
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Old Place of Monreith
Old Place of Monreith, occupied C15/16 tower of the Maxwells abandoned C17-19 and renovated C20; now available to let
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Old Sauchie
Old Sauchie, privately occupied C16 tower house of the Erskines extended C17 and subsequently. Restored C21
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Old Slains Castle
Old Slains Castle, ruined C15 tower of Hays and scant remains of C13 courtyard castle of Comyns, destroyed C17 by King James VI
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Old Thirlestane Castle
Old Thirlestane Castle, ruin of ?C15 tower house of the Maitlands & footings of courtyard abandoned C16
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Old Woodhouselee Castle
Old Woodhouselee Castle, ruins of C16 tower of the Sinclairs on knoll overlooking river
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Orbiston House
Orbiston House, ruins of a C16 tower house of the Hamiltons. Fenced off but within public park
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Orchardton Tower
Orchardton Tower, a ruined C15 tower house of the Cairn family - the only round tower house in Scotland, abandoned C18.
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Ormiclate Castle
Ormiclate Castle, ruins of C18 mansion of Macdonalds ?including earlier work destroyed 1715 by fire
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Otterston Castle
Otterston Castle, privately occupied and much rebuilt C16/17 tower house & courtyard of the Leslies and Grieves.
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Oxenfoord Castle
Oxenfoord Castle, occupied C18 mansion enveloping C16 tower of the MacGills; available as a venue
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Panmure Castle
Panmure Castle, site of C12 castle of Maules restored C15, replaced by large mansion C17 and again C19, demolished 1955
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Parbroath Castle
Parbroath Castle, remains of castle of the Setons claimed to be C14, and later doocot. In ruins C17
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Myres Castle
Myres Castle, occupied & much exctended C16 tower house of the Scrimgeours extended C17 - C19, now available as a venue
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Myrton Castle
Myrton Castle, ruined C15 tower of MacCullochs on ?C12 motte extended C17 by Maxwells & partly demolished C18/19
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Neidpath Castle
Neidpath Castle, a C14 tower house of the Hays extended C16, badly damaged C17 and largely unoccupied since C19.
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Neish Island
Neish Island, Loch Earn, site of C13 castle of the Neish clan ruins of two later buildings survive, probably C17
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Nether Horsburgh
Nether Horsburgh Castle, ruins of C16 tower hosue of the Horsburghs or Stewarts, probably abandoned C17
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Newark Castle Ayrshire
Newark Castle, Ayrshire, privately occupied C16 tower house of the Kennedies extended C17-C19
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Newark Castle Port Glasgow
Newark Castle, an unoccupied C17 house incorporating part of mostly demolished C15 tower and courtyard of the Maxwells.
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Newark Castle Selkirk
Newark Castle, an impressive C15 tower house of the Douglases and the crown, occupied to C17 then abandoned
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Newark Castle St Monans
Newark Castle, ruined C15 tower and courtyard of the Kinlochs extended C16+17 by Sandilands family and abandoned ?by Leslies C18
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Newbyres Castle
Newbyres Castle, ruins of C16 tower house of the Borthwicks occupied to C19. Active community Trust.
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Newmilns Tower
Newmilns Tower or Ducat Tower, privately occupied C16 tower of Campbells abandoned C18 after use as jail and restored C20
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Newmore Castle
Newmore Castle, ruins of C17 tower house of the Munros, ?incorporating earlier work & abandoned C19
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Newton Castle Blairgowrie
Newton Castle, Blairgowrie, privately occupied C16 tower of Drummonds, rebuilt after C17 fire by Grahames, extended to C19
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Newton Of Condie
Newton of Condie, large derelict mansion with C16 tower house within; extended several times
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Niddry Castle
Niddry Castle, privately occupied C15 tower house & courtyard of the Setons & Hopes; restored C20 and raised roofline dropped
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Nisbet Castle
Nisbet Castle or House, privately occupied C17 tower and mansion of the Nisbets extended C18, ? On site of earlier castle
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Noltland Castle
Noltland Castle, an unfinished C16 tower house of the Balfours/Stewarts with a huge number of shot holes, ruined by C18.
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Northfield House
Northfield House or Castle, occupied C16 tower house of Hamiltons extended C17 by Marjoribanks family, available to let
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Nunraw Castle
Nunraw Castle or House, privately occupied C15 tower of the nunnery of Haddington extended C19 with mansion
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Ochiltree Castle Ayrshire
Ochiltree Castle, site of C16 tower and courtyard of the Stewarts ?on site of earlier castle of Colvilles demolished in mid C20
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Montfode Castle
Montfode Castle, ruined tower from C16 tower house of the Montfodes abandoned C18 and ruined C19; earthwork castle nearby
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Montrose Castle
Montrose Castle, site of C12 royal castle repeatedly captured and destroyed in C13/14; finally abandoned in 1330s
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Monymusk Castle
Monymusk Castle or House, occupied C16 tower house of the Forbeses & Grants extended to C19; available to hire as a venue
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Monzie Castle
Monzie Castle, small C17 tower of the Scotts/Grahames, massively extended by Campbells with C18 mansion
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Moredun Hall
Moredun Hall, ruins of C16 tower house of the Moncrieffes hidden in woods by private residence
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Morton Castle
Morton Castle, a ruined C13 courtyard castle of the Randolphs and later of the Douglases, largely rebuilt C15 and abandoned C18.
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Mote Of Troqueer
Mote of Troqueer, large motte with ?ditch on riverside site opposite site of Dumfries Castle
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Mote of Urr
Mote of Urr, massive C12 earthwork castle of Lords of Galloway and Balliols, sacked and abandoned C14
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Moulin Castle
Moulin Castle, ruins of C14 castle of Campbells on hillside abandoned C16 and torched because of plague outbreak
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Mounie Castle
Mounie Castle, privately occupied C17 tower house of the Farquhars, Hays and Setons extended C18 and restored C19
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Mount Stewart
Mount Stuart, occupied C19 mansion built by Anderson for Stuarts of Bute replacing earlier mansion. Open to the public
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Mountquhanie Castle
Mountquhanie Castle, ruins of C16 tower house of Balfours, deliberately ruined C19 after new house built by Gillespie Graham
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Mouswald Place
Mouswald Place, ruins of ?C15 tower of the Carruthers & Douglases in caravan park, abandoned late C17
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Moy Castle
Moy Castle, ruined C15 tower of the Macleans on rocky coastal site abandoned 1752 for 2 successive Lochbuie Houses
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Muchalls Castle
Muchalls Castle, privately occupied C17 tower house of the Burnetts incorporating much earlier work of the Frasers, ?C14
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Muckrach Castle
Muckrach Castle, occupied C16 tower house of the Grants with ruined courtyard. Restored C20 and available to let
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Mugdock Castle
Mugdock Castle, ruined C14 courtyard castle of Grahams updated with 2nd towered courtyard in C15 abandoned C18 for Buchanan Castle
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Muness Castle
Muness Castle, a ruined C16 tower house of the Bruces probably abandoned after fire C17. The most northerly castle in Britain.
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Murroes Castle
Murroes Castle or House, privately occupied C16 tower house of the Fothringhams in disrepair by C19 and restored C20
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Murthly Castle
Murthly Castle, privately occupied C16 tower and courtyard of the Steuarts extended C17-19 available as a venue
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Melgund Castle
Melgund Castle, privately occupied C16 tower house & ruined courtyard of Beatons ?incorporating earlier tower. Restored C20
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Mellingshaw Tower
Mellingshaw Tower, fragment of C16 tower of the Johnstones with footings of courtyard & buildings
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Melville Castle
Melville Castle, occupied C18 mansion built for Playfair for the Dundases on site of earlier castle. Now run as a hotel
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Menstrie Castle
Menstrie Castle, an extended C16 tower house of the Alexanders, renovated and converted C20. National Trust for Scotland.
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Merchiston Castle
Merchiston Castle, privately occupied C15 tower of the Napiers now part of university campus
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Mergie House
Mergie House or Stonehouse of Mergie, privately occupied C17 house of the Douglases/Carnegies extended C18
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Mervinslaw Tower
Mervinslaw Tower, ruins of C16 bastle of unknown provenance and history adjacent to earthworks, possibly contemporary
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Methven Castle
Methven Castle, occupied C17 castellated mansion incorporating earlier work ?as early as C15 extended to C19; offers B&B
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Midhope Castle
Midhope Castle, private occupied C16 tower house and hall of the Drummonds ?including parts of earlier Lindsay castle
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Midmar Castle
Midmar Castle, privately occupied C16 tower house of the Gordons repaired C17 and extended by Grants C18. Restored C20
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Migvie Castle
Migvie Castle, ruins of C13 courtyard castle of the Earls of Mar, probably abandoned by Rutherfords C16
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Milntown Castle
Milntown Castle, partially buried ruins of C16 tower of the Earls of Cromarty in ruins by C18
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Milton Tower
Milton Tower, single tower survives of C15-17 castle of Oliphants and Ogilvies; ruined by early C18 and largely demolished C19
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Mingary Castle
Mingary Castle, a ruined C13 courtyard castle of the MacDonalds and later of the Campbells. Critical stabilisation work now complete and run as a hotel.
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Minnigaff Motte
Minnigaff Motte, narrow C12 motte &?bailey with masonry footings on riverside ridge. Destroyed 1298
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Moncur Castle
Moncur Castle, a ruined C16 tower house of the Moncurs or Kinnairds burned down C17 and abandoned
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Mondynes Castle
Mondynes Castle, small rectangular ditched motte on a natural ridge, ?site of manor C14
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Moniack Castle
Moniack Castle, a C16 tower house of the Frasers much extended C19, no longer open to visitors.
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Monimail Tower
Monimail Tower, occupied C16 tower surviving from palace of Archbishops of St Andrews; restored C16 by Balfours and C20
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Monk Castle
Monk Castle, ruins of C16/17 tower house of Hamiltons, ?extended but abandoned by C19
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Maiden Castle
Maiden Castle, modest motte with multiple earthworks on narrow hilltop site overlooking river
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Mains Castle
Mains Castle, ruins of C16/17 tower of the Campbells on lochside location by stream mouth
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Mains Castle Dundee
Mains Castle, a C16 courtyard castle and tower of the Grahams. Ruined C19 and restored C20, now leased as event venue.
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Mains Castle East Kilbride
Mains Castle, occupied C15 tower of the Lindsays superceding Comyn's Castle, abandoned C18, but renovated C20
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Mains Of Garten
Mains of Garten, large ditched motte with revetted sides and post-medieval footings on summit
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Mains Of Mayen
Mains of Mayen, privately occupied C17 tower house of the Abernethys near C18 Mayen House of Duffs
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Mains of Mulben
Mains of Mulben, privately occupied C16 tower house of the Grants ?including earlier work. Now part of working farm
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Malcolms Tower
Malcolm's Tower, ruins of C14 rectangular tower on hilltop site overlooking later royal palace complex & ?fortified previously
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Mangerton Tower
Mangerton Tower, ruins of C16 tower of the Armstrongs repeatedly sacked, but in use C17
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Mansfield Castle
Mansfield Castle or House, occupied C19 mansion extended C2o in baronial style by Maitland for the Fowlers. Now run as a hotel
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Markle Castle
Markle Castle, ruins of C16 tower house of the Hepburns and later Stewarts within older fortifications; abandoned C17
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Mary Queen of Scots House Jedburgh
Mary Queen of Scot House, a C16 tower house in Jedburgh, used as a visitors centre and museum about that monarch.
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Mauchline Castle
Mauchline Castle, private unoccupied C15 tower from grange of Melrose Abbey later held by the Campbells, in disrepair C19
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Maxwelton House
Maxwelton House or Glencairn Castle, privately occupied C16 tower house of the Lauries ?incorporating C16 work, restored C20
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Maxwelton Motte
Maxwelton Motte, ditched motte with upcast bank on ridge overlooking river valley
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Maybole Castle
Maybole Castle, privately occupied C16/17 tower house and vanished courtyard of the Kennedy Earls of Cassillis
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Mearns Castle
Mearns Castle, private occupied C15 tower and lost courtyard built by the Maxwells and abandoned by the Stewarts ?C17
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Meggernie Castle
Meggernie Castle, privately occupied C16 tower house and vanished courtyard of the Campbells extended C17-19
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Megginch Castle
Megginch Castle, a C16 tower house of the Hays sold to the Drummonds C17 and largely hidden by C19 extensions.
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Meikleour House
Meikleour House, privately occupied C17 tower house extended to C20 / replaced; also motte in gardens
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Lochindorb Castle
Lochindorb Castle, ruins of C13 castle of Comyns maintained by the Crown, Stewarts & Earls of Moray; destroyed C15
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Lochinvar Castle
Lochinvar Castle, ruins of tower of the Gordons abandoned C17; island and ruins are now largely submerged within reservoir
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Lochleven Castle
Lochleven Castle, a C14/15 tower and courtyard on island fortified since at least C13, used as royal prison; ruined by C18.
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Lochmaben Castle
Lochmaben Castle, a ruined C13 courtyard castle of Edward I built near the C12 earthwork castle of the Bruces. Abandoned C17.
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Lochmodie Castle
Lochmodie Castle, ruins of ?C15/16 tower house of unknown provenance overlooking river
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Lochnaw Castle
Lochnaw Castle, private C16 tower of Agnews with extensions to C19, also C14 ruin on nearby island
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Lochore Castle
Lochore Castle, aka Inchgall Castle; ruins of ?C14 tower & later defences on site of earlier castle of Vallances. Under stabilisation
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Lochranza Castle
Lochranza Castle, a ruined C16 tower house of the Royal Stewarts on site of a C13 castle of the MacSweens. Abandoned C18.
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Lochwood Castle
Lochwood Castle, fenced off ruins of motte, tower house and courtyard buildings of the Johnstones occupied to C18 and partially stabilised
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Logie House Angus
Logie House, privately occupied C16 tower house of the Wisharts; gardens open seasonally
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Logie House Aberdeenshire
Logie House, occupied C17-18 tower of Elphinstones, burned down 1974, recently restored and now a venue
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Longformacus Manse
Longformacus, ruins of C16 tower built into Manse garden wall; overlooks ruined ?predecessor
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Lordscairnie Castle
Lordscairnie Castle, C15 ruined tower of the Lindsays with later wing and courtyard on former island site within drained loch
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Loudoun Castle
Loudoun Castle, a ruined C19 castellated mansion burned down C20. Within ruins are remains of C15 tower and C16 extension.
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Luffness Castle
Luffness Castle or House, occupied C16 tower of Hepburns extended C18-19 & ?on site of earlier castle. Available to let as B&B
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Lundin Tower
Lundin Tower, privately occupied C16/17 tower is relic of demolished Lundin House, the seat of the Lundins & later Drummonds
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MacDuffs Castle
MacDuffs Castle, ruined C14 castle of the Wemyss family on site of earlier castle of the Earls of Fife. Fell into disuse C17
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Macharioch Farm Motte
Macharioch Farm Motte, small motte with partial ditch & bank on ridge overlooking Firth of Clyde
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MacLellans Castle
MacLellans Castle, a large ruined C16 tower house of the MacLellans. Never completed and ruined by mid C18.
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Leuchars Castle
Leuchars Castle, large motte with fragments of stone castle on summit, ?C13, demolished C19
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Lews Castle
Lews Castle, occupied C19 castellated mansion by Wilson built for Sir James Matheson, now used as museum & retreat venue
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Liberton Tower
Liberton Tower, occupied C15 tower of the Dalmahoys, Forresters and Littles, abandoned 1610 and restored C20. Available to let
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Lickleyhead Castle
Lickleyhead Castle, occupied C17 tower house of the Lesliesextended C18 and abandoned. Restored C19 and available to let
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Liddell Castle
Liddell Castle, earthworks of impressive C12/13 castle of the De Soulis family abandoned or destroyed early C14
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Linlithgow Palace
Linlithgow Palace, a C16 fortified palace and main residence of the Royal Stewarts on the site of earlier castles dating to C13.
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Linnhouse
Linnhouse, privately occupied C16 tower house of the Tennants extended C17 ?by Muirheads by adding 2nd tower house
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Linthill House
Linthill House, occupied C17 tower house ?of Homes probably extended C17 and renovated C20. Now available for let
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Little Carleton Motte
Little Carleton Motte, large ditched motte with slight summit scarp near ruined tower house of Cathcarts
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Little Cumbrae Castle
Little Cumbrae Castle, ruins of C14/15 tower of the royal Stewarts and earthworks of courtyard burned down C17
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Little Richorn Motte
Little Richorn Motte, modest ditched motte on eroded riverside site with lost masonry remnants
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Little Tarrel Castle
Little Tarrel Castle, aka Rockfield, privately occupied C16 tower house ?of the Rosses; in disrepair C19 and renovated C20
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Littledean Tower
Littledean Tower, ruined C16 tower house + vansihed courtyard of the Kerrs extended C16 with unusual bastion, abandoned C18
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Loch Dochart
Loch Dochart Castle, ruins of C16 tower house & domestic buildings of the Campbells destroyed C17. Consolidated C19
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Loch Doon Castle
Loch Doon Castle, a ruined C13 island castle burned out C16 - but dismantled and relocated in C20 when reservoir was created.
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Loch of Clunie
Loch of Clunie, ruins of C15/16 tower house on island site built by Bishops of Dunkeld restored C18 and destroyed by fire
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Lochaneilean Castle
Lochaneilean, ruined multiphase island castle C14-18, with hall-house, tower, courtyard. ? last used as Jacobite refuge
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Lochcote Castle
Lochcote Castle, ruins of C16/17 tower house of the Sandilands family, probably a hunting seat
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Lochhouse Tower
Lochhouse Tower, occupied C16 tower of the Johnstones ruined by C19 and restored C20. Available to let
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Lochinch Castle
Lochinch Castle, occupied C19 mansion built for the Earl of Stair and replacing Castle Kennedy. Grounds are open only
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Lanark Castle
Lanark Castle, earthworks of C12 royal castle destroyed in C13 by William Wallace, and probably never rebuilt
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Langholm Tower
Langholm Tower, badly ruined C16 tower of the Armstrongs held by Maxwells, Douglases and Scotts on a mound dismantled C18
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Langshaw Tower
Langshaw Tower, ruins of C16 tower of the Pringles e3xtended C17 and abandoned C18 after use as a school
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Langskaill House
Langskaill House, privately occupied C17 house and courtyard of older date with corner towers (now lost)
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Langwell Castle
Langwell Lodge or House, occupied C18 house replacing earlier castle modified C19 and renovated. Available to let
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Lanton Tower
Lanton Tower, privately occupied C16 tower of Rutherfords extended C17 & C19. Also sites of 2 other towers/bastles in village
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Larg Tower
Larg Tower, ruins of C16/17 tower & courtyard of the McKies in ruins by mid C18
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Latheron Castle
Latheron Castle, fragmentary overgrown ruins of ?tower and courtyard of unknown date & provenance
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Lauriston Castle
Lauriston Castle, a C16 tower of the Napiers with C19 mansion of Lord Rutherford. House and gardens open to the public.
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Law Castle
Law Castle, occupied C15 tower of Boyds built as wedding gift for Princess Mary. Abandoned C19, restored C20, available to let
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Lee Tower
Lee Tower, ruins of C16 tower house within working farm on upland site overlloking river
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Leith Hall
Leith Hall, an impressive C17 house of the Leith-Hay family on the site of earlier castle. National Trust for Scotland.
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Leitholm Peel
Leitholm Peel, ruins of ?C16 tower house of Dicksons destroyed by English 1545
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Lennox Castle
Lennox Castle, derelict C19 mansion in dangerous condition abandoned 1987 after use as hospital
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Lennox Tower
Lennox Tower, ruins of C15 tower of Earls of Lennox on riverside site, now within private garden
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Lennoxlove
Lennoxlove, occupied mansion incorporating C15 tower of the Maitlands, ?incorporating C14 Gifford work
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Leslie Castle
Leslie Castle, occupied C17 tower house of the Leslies built on the site of earlier castle. Roofless c1820, renovated late C20
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Lethendry Castle
Lethendry Castle, ruins of C16 tower house of the Dallas family and later Grants; abandoned C17 and used for farm storage
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Lethendy Castle
Lethendy Castle or House, privately occupied C19 mansion incorporating C16/17 extended tower of the Herons
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Kirkhill Castle
Kirkhill Castle, ruins of C16 tower house of the Kennedies next to privately occupied C19 mansion
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Kirkhill Mote
Kirkhill Motte, ditched motte terraced ?C15> adjacent to Lincluden Priory. ?Bailey occupied by priory
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Kirkhope Tower
Kirkhope Tower, privately occupied C16 tower of the Scotts with traces of courtyard fell into ruin and restored C20
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Kirkintilloch Castle
Kirkintilloch, earthworks of C12/13 castle of Comyns and later Flemings. Probably abandoned by C15
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Kirkland Mote
Kirkland Mote, tall ditched motte with bank on riverside location next to site of C16 &? earlier church
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Kisimul Castle
Kisimul Castle, a ruined C15 tower and courtyard of the MacNeil family on a small island, possibly replacing earlier castle.
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Knock Castle Ballater
Knock Castle, C16 tower of the Gordons probably restored C17 on hilltop site. Fenced off for stabilisation repairs in 2015
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Knock Castle Skye
Knock Castle, ruined C15 tower and C16 hall within defences of Dun Thoravaig held by M
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Knock Old Castle Ayrshire
Knock Old Castle, private restored C16 tower house of the Frasers, Boyles & Brisbanes near private C19 mansion, Knock Castle
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Knockamillie Castle
Knockamillie Castle, ruins of C15/16 tower house of Lamonts destroyed by Campbells C17
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Knockdolian Castle
Knockdolian Castle, ruined C16 tower of the Grahames occupied by McCubbins in C17. In private grounds of Knockdolian House
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Knockhall Castle
Knockhall Castle, ruined C16 tower house of the Sinclairs and later Udnys burned down by accident in 1734
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Knockinnan Castle
Knockinnon Castle, scant ruins & earthworks of unfinished C16 courtyard castle abandoned 1513 on death of Sinclair builder
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Kyle Castle
Kyle Castle, fragmentary remains of C15 tower of the Cunninghams ?destroyed C17 and abandoned by the Campbells
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Ladhope Tower
Ladhope Tower, ruins of C16 tower of the Darlings, probably abandoned C18, and now used as a storeroom for the golf club
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Lady Chapel Knowe
Lady Chapel Knowe, mutilated motte and ?bailey within marshy area, ?early castle of Terregles
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Ladyland Castle
Ladyland Castle, ruins of C16 tower of the Barclays, Blairs & Cunninghams, probably abandoned C18
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Lag Tower
Lag Tower, ruins of C15/16 tower and courtyard of the Griersons currently under restoration by charitable trust
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Lamington Tower
Lamington Tower, ruins of a C16 tower of the Bailles occupied to C18 and then blown up
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Kininvie House
Kininvie House, privately occupied C15/16 tower of the Leslies extended C17/18 and C20. Visitors are not welcomed
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Kinkell Castle
Kinkell Castle, privately occupied C16 tower house of Mackenzies abandoned C19 & since restored, accommodation in grounds
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Kinloch Castle
Kinloch Castle, occupied C19 mansion built for John Bullough. Open for tours in the summer.
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Kinlochaline Castle
Kinlochaline Castle, privately occupied C15 tower of the Macleans, altered C17 and abandoned by C18. Restored C19&20
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Kinlochmoidart
Kinlochmoidart House, occupied C19 baronial mansion by Leiper built for Robert Stewart of Ingliston, available to let
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Kinnaird Castle Angus
Kinnaird Castle, Angus, a large privately occupied C18 mansion of the Carnegies built on foundations dating to C15
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Kinnaird Castle Perthshire
Kinnaird Castle, occupied C15 tower of the Kinnairds and Colvilles, occupied by the Threiplands C17. Renovated C19
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Kinnaird Head Castle
Kinnaird Castle, a C15 tower house of the Frasers, was converted into the Kinnaird Head Lighthouse C18 and is now a museum.
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Kinnairdy Castle
Kinnairdy Castle, privately occupied C15 tower of the Inneses extended C17-18 on ?site of earlier earthwork castle.
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Kinneil House
Kinneil House, occupied C15 tower of the Hamiltons rebuilt C16 and extended C17. Now managed by HES
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Kinnettles Castle
Kinnettles Castle, occupied C19 mansion built on site of earlier manorial buildings, now operated as a hotel
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Kirkcarswell Motte
Kirkcarswell Motte, modest square ditched motte overlooking burn. Slightly mutilasted and ?C12/13
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Kirkconnel Tower
Kirkconnell Tower, ruined C16 tower of the Irvings within grounds of hotel of the same name
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Kirkconnel House
Kirkconnel House, New Abbey, C15 tower of the Maxwells until 2001; extended C17-C19 and now available to let
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Kirkcormack Mote
Kirkcormack Motte, mutilated ditched motte on riverside site adjacent to site of early church
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Kirkcudbright Castle
Kirkcudbright Castle, earthworks of a strong C13 castle of Lords of Galloway and Balliols held by the Douglases and ruined by C16
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Kilmaronock Castle
Kilmaronock Castle, ruined C14 tower of the Dennistouns & Cunninghames in private garden; ruined by mid C19
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Kilmartin Castle
Kilmartin Castle, occupied C16 tower house of the rector of Kilmartin later occupied by Campbells. Available for let
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Kilmaurs Tower
Kilmaurs Tower, ruins of C16 tower of Cunninghames in grounds of privately occupied C17 Kilmaurs Place
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Kilnmaichlie House
Kilnmaichlie House, privately occupied C16 tower house of Stewarts extended & modified C19 by Grants. Undergoing restoration
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Kilravock Castle
Kilravock Castle, C15 tower with C16 hall; extended C17. Held by the Rose family since C13, but now owned by a trust and access limited
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Kinbeachie Castle
Kinbeachie Castle, ruins of C16 tower house of Urquharts; one gable only survives above footings
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Kinblethmont House
Kinblethmont House, occupied baronial mansion built for the Carnegies on site of earlier houses, available as a venue
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Kincardine Castle
Kincardine Castle, scant ruins of ditched courtyard castle of Grahams of Montrose, destroyed C17
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Kincardine Castle Kincardineshire
Kincardine Castle, ruins of C12 royal castle maintained until it was demolished in 1646
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Kincardine Castle Perthshire
Kincardine Castle, Perthshire, occupied C19 mansion near ruined ?C15 castle of the Grahames destroyed in C17
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Kincardine Castle Stirling
Kincardine Castle, Stirling, earthworks of castle of the Muschetts & Drummonds, in ruins C18
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Kincardine Castle, Aboyne
Kincardine Castle, Aboyne, occupied C19 mansion prev. known as Kincardine House. Available to let as a venue
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Kinclaven Castle
Kinclaven Castle, ruined C12 royal castle with legendary association to C11, destroyed repeatedly C13/14, abandoned C15
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Kincraig Castle
Kincraig Castle or House, occupied C19 mansion of the Mackenzies, extensively refurebished C20 and run as a luxury hotel
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Kindrochit Castle
Kindrochit Castle, ruins of C13 royal castle altered C14 by Robert II and later held by Drummonds. Ruined by 1618
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Kinfauns Castle
Kinfauns Castle, a C19 castellated mansion built by Lord Gray on the site of a C17 or earlier castle of the Charteris family.
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Kingedward Castle
Kingedward Castle, ruins of C13 castle of Comyns destroyed c1308, ?maintained by Rosses and Forbeses to C16
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Kingencleugh Castle
Kingencleugh Castle, ruined C16 tower of the Campbells occupied until C18 when it passed to the Alexanders
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Kelburn Castle
Kelburn Castle, an extended C16 tower house of the Boyles controversially decorated by Brazilian graffitti artists in 2007.
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Kellie Castle
Kellie Castle, a multiphase C14-C17 castle of the Oliphants later occupied by the Erskines. National Trust for Scotland.
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Kemnay Castle
Kemnay House or Castle, privately occupied C17 tower house of Crombies extended C18 & remodelled C19. Restored C20
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Kenmure Castle
Kenmure Castle, ruined C16 tower house of the Gordons ?on site of earlier castle. Restored and extended C18+19 but abandoned 1950
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Keppoch Castle
Keppoch Castle, earthworks survive of castle of MacDonalds and later of Mackintoshes, demolished in 1663
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Kerelaw Castle
Kerelaw Castle, ruins of C14 castle of Cunninghames rebuilt C15+C16, abandoned by Hamiltons C18. Fenced off for safety reasons
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Kilbirnie House
Kilbirnie House, ruined C15 tower of the Crawfords extended C17, burned down C18 and abandoned
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Kilbryde Castle
Kilbryde Castle, occupied C19 mansion built around C16 tower of Grahames (disappeared into the fabric). Available as venue
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Kilchurn Castle
Kilchurn Castle, a ruined C15 tower and courtyard altered C17 on Lochawe built by the Campbells and abandoned C18.
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Kilconquhar Castle
Kilconquhar Castle, an occupied and much-altered C16 tower house of the Bellendens, formerly held by the Dunbars
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Kilcoy Castle
Kilcoy Castle, privately occupied C16 tower house of the Mackenzies extended to C19 but fell into ruin. Restored C20
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Kildonan Castle
Kildonan Castle, ruins of C13 castle of the Macdonalds, and later, the Crown. Abandoned by Earls of Arran ?C17
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Kildrummy Castle
Kildrummy Castle, an impressive ruined C14 courtyard castle of the Earls of Mar abandoned after the 1st Jacobite revolt C18.
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Kilhenzie Castle
Kilhenzie Castle, privately occupied C16 tower hosue of the Bairds and Kennedies, restored and enlarged C19
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Kilkerran Castle
Kilkerran Castle, ruins of C15 castle or James IV built into garden buildings in private garden
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Kilkerran Castle, Ayrshire
Kilkerran Castle, ruins of a C15 tower of the Fergusons abandoned C17 in favour of Barclanachan
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Killaser Castle
Killaser Castle, ruins of C15/16 tower of the MacCullochs on ditched mound within former marsh
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Killernie Castle
Killernie Castle, ruins of C16 tower house of the Scotts, Wardlaws & Grahames. Confused with Balwearie Castle since C19
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Killochan Castle
Killochan Castle, privately occupied C16 tower of the Cathcarts extended C16 to C19. Renovated C20 after sale.
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Kilmahew Castle
Kilmahew Castle, ruins of ?C16/17 tower house of Napiers with incomplete extensions of C19
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Invermark Castle
Invermark Castle, ruined C16 tower and vanished courtyard of the Lindsays, extended C17 and abandoned C19
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Inverness Castle
Inverness Castle, two C19 castellated buildings used as county court on the site of demolished C17 tower and earlier castles.
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Inverquharity Castle
Inverquharity Castle, privately occupied C15 tower of the Ogilvies extended ?C16. Fell into disrepair and restored C20
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Inverquiech Castle
Inverquiech Castle, ruins of C13 royal castle held by the Lindsays late C14 and occupied at least to C15
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Invershin Castle
Invershin Castle, large ditched motte on riverside site, probably C12/13 built by de Moravia Sutherlands
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Inverugie Castle
Inverugie Castle, ruins of C16 tower house and courtyard of the Cheynes extended C17. Part demolished C19 and fenced off
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Inveruglas Castle
Inveruglas Castle, ruined ?C15 castle of the MacFarlanes on island strengthened at undetermined date and destroyed mid C17
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Island Muller
Island Muller, ruins of small tower and courtyard of unknown date later ?used by MacDonalds
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Isle of Moy
Isle of Moy, private fortified island of Mackintoshes with ruins of C16/17 house abandoned in favour of Moy Hall
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Isle Tower Bankend
Isle Tower Bankend, ruins of C16 tower house of the Maxwells, extended C17. Abandoned by C19 and largely collapsed from subsidence
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Jedburgh Castle
Jedburgh Castle, site of an important C12 royal castle destroyed C15. Site now covered by castellated C19 jail (& museum)
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Jerviston House
Jerviston House, site of C16 tower house of the Baillies abandoned C18 and largely demolished C20; remains now part of garden wall
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Jerviswood
Jerviswood, privately occupied C17 tower of the Baillies & site of earlier tower adjacent
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Johnstone Castle
Johnstone Castle, uninhabited 16 tower house of the Cochranes known as Easter Cochrane remodelled in C18 and C19
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Kaim Of Mathers
Kaim of Mathers, ruined ?C15 tower house of Barclays on fortified peninsular site ?abandoned C16/17
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Kames Castle
Kames Castle, privately occupied C16 tower house of the Bannatynes altered C18/19
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Keir Knowe Of Drum
Keir Know of Drum, modest ditched motte on promontory site overlooking burn and floodplain
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Keiss Castle
Keiss Castle, ruined C17 tower house on clifftop site abandoned C18 for house of same name. Ruin has partially collapsed and is dangerous
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Keith Hall
Keith Hall, privately occupied occupied C17 tower house of Johnstones massively extended by the Keiths; converted to flats C20
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Inchmurrin Castle
Inchmurrin, a ruined C14 island castle of the Earls of Lennox & Stewarts of Darnley, ruined by early C18
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Inchrye Motte
Inchrye Motte, small motte once mostly surrounded by lochs and therefore former promontory site
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Inchtalla Castle
Inchtalla Castle, ruins of C15 tower and courtyard castle of the Earls of Menteith abandoned c1700 on site of earlier castle
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Ingleston Mote
Ingleston Motte, modest motte on natural outcrop with ?ditch and ?parapet on summit, dated to C12/13
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Ingleston Motte
Ingleston Motte, modest motte formed from rocky knoll dating to C12/13, extensively excavated C21
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Inglismaldie Castle
Inglismaldie Castle, privately occupied C16 tower house of the Carnegies & Falconers much extended to C19 and restored
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Innermessan Mote
Innermessan Motte, largish ditched motte overlooking rivermouth with ?summit rampart
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Innerpeffray Castle
Innerpeffray Castle, ruined C17 tower house of the Drummonds ?including parts of earlier Mercer or Leslie castle
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Innerwick Castle
Innerwick Castle, ruined castle of Stewarts and Hamiltons on clifftop site dating from C14-C16, when it was destroyed
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Innes House
Innes House, an impressive C17 tower house including parts of castle of ?C15 built by the Inneses. A popular wedding venue.
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Innis Chonnel Castle
Innis Chonnel Castle, a ruined C13-C15 fortified island/castle of the Campbells, ruined by the end of the C18.
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Inshoch Castle
Inshoch Castle, ruined C16 tower house of the Hays, later occupied by Brodies and Frasers; abandoned C18
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Inverallochy Castle
Inverallochy Castle, scant ruins of C16 tower house of Cummings on or near site of C13 Comyn castle and destroyed C18
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Inveraray Castle
Inveraray Castle, the C18 mansion of the Campbell Dukes of Argyll next to the site of earlier demolished tower houses.
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Invercauld House
Invercauld House, occupied C18/19 mansion incorporating parts of a C16 tower house of the Farquharsons
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Invergarry Castle
Invergarry Castle, ruined C17 tower house of the MacDonnells burned out c1746. In grounds of hotel - interior is dangerous
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Inverlochy Castle
Inverlochy Castle, an impressive ruined C13 courtyard castle of the Comyns, seat of the Lordship of Lochaber. Abandoned C16.
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Inverlochy Castle Hotel
Inverlochy Castle, occupied & extended C19 castellated mansion by Hesketh built for Lords Abinger; now run as luxury hotel
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House of Tongue
Tongue House, privately occupied C17 house of the Mackays on or near site of earlier tower house of Mackays c1500
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House of Turin
House of Turin, occupied baronial mansion incorporating relocated C17 tower house ?of the Oliphants, available as a venue
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Houston Castle
Houston House or Castle, occupied ?C17 tower and courtyard converted to mansion C18 & remodelled C19; now a hotel
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Howden Motte
Howden Motte, large ditched and banked motte accessed by causeway on hilltop site overlooking burn
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Hume Castle
Hume Castle, scant remains of C12/13 castle of the Humes/Homes or Dunbars with castellated walls of C18 folly on ridgetop site.
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Hunterston Castle
Hunterston Castle, privately occupied C15 tower of Hunters extended C17 , abandoned C19 for new house. Restored C20
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Huntingtower Castle
Huntingtower Castle, a pair of C15 towers joined by a C17 hall, all built by the Ruthvens. Abandoned C18 by the Dukes of Atholl.
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Huntly Castle
Huntly Castle, seat of the Gordons Earls of Huntly. C13 earthwork castle, C15 tower, and grand C16 tower house, all ruined.
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Hutchinfield Tower
Hutchinfield Tower, largely collpased ruins of C16 tower, possibly a bastle, on hillside site
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Hutton Castle
Hutton Castle or Hall, privately occupied C16 tower of the Homes within ?older fortifications; ruined by C19 and restored C20
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Hutton Mote
Hutton Mote, tall motte on prominent hilltop site, with possible bailey and other earthworks
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Hynd Castle
Hynd Castle, ruins of small square tower of unknown date and provenance on natural knoll
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Illieston Castle
Illieston Castle, privately occupied C16 tower house & courtyard of the Ellis family extended C17 and restored C19
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Inaltry Castle
Inaltry Castle, ruin of ?hall house and courtyard ?of C13 and ?of the Lawties - an enigmatic site
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Inchbervis Castle
Inchbervis Castle, ruins of ?C14/15 castle of unknown provenance on fortified promontory site
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Inchbrakie Castle
Inchbrakie Castle, earthworks of substantial castle believed to be site of C13-15 castle of the Grahames destroyed C17
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Inchdrewer Castle
Inchdrewer Castle, unoccupied C16 tower & courtyard of the Ogilvies accidentally burned down C18 and abandoned.
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Inchgalbraith Castle
Inchgalbraith Castle, a ruined C16 tower house on an island of the Galbraiths abandoned by Colquhouns C18
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Inchkeith
Inchkeith, ruins of C16 artillery fortifications on island later used for further artillery forts and defences C19-20
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Hallhead Castle
Hallhead Castle aka Mains of Hallhead, privately occupied C17 tower house of the Gordons converted to farhouse C19
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Hallyards Castle
Hallyards Castle, aka Camilla, ruins of C16 tower & courtyard ?of Kirkcaldys demolished mid C19
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Harden House
Harden House, privately occupied & much extended C17 house ?incorporating C16 tower of Scotts
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Harthill Castle
Harthill Castle, occupied C17 tower house & ruined courtyard of Leiths on site of earlier castle; restored C20 & available as a venue
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Hatton Castle Newtyle
Hatton Castle, privately owned C16 tower house of the Oliphants occupied to C18 and restored C20
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Hatton Castle Turriff
Hatton Castle, parts of C15 castle of Mowats incorporated into and lost within privately occupied C19 mansion of the Duffs
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Hawick Castle
Hawick Castle, tall C13 motte of the Lovells, probably abandoned C14 after destruction
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Hawthornden Castle
Hawthornden Castle, ruined C15 tower of Dougalses and occupied C17 tower house of Drummonds available to let
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Helenton Motte
Helenton Motte, small mutilated ditched motte incorporating natural knoll on burnside site
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Hermitage Castle
Hermitage Castle, a ruined C13 de Soulis castle extended by Douglases C14, held by Hepburns C16. Ruined by C18.
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High Drummore Motte
High Drummore Motte, small mutilated motte with banked bailey on river promontory site
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Hills Tower
Hills Tower, privately occupied C16 tower and courtyard of Maxwells extended C18 & restored C20
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Hillslap Tower
Hillslap Tower, privately occupied C16 tower of the Cairncross family ruined by early C19. Restored C20
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Hirendean Castle
Hirendean Castle, dangerous ruins of C16 tower house of Newbattle Abbey and the Kerrs in remote location
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Hoddom Castle
Hoddom Castle, a huge C16 tower house & courtyard of the Maxwells ?on site of earlier castle, plus largely demolished C19 mansion
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Holme House Motte
Holm House Motte, partial earthworks of a moated manorial site at the edge of an escarpment
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House of Schivas
House of Schivas, privately occupied C16 tower house of the Lepers extended several times C17-19, restored C20
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House of the Binns
House of the Binns, C17 mansion of the Murrays replacing tower of Mannerston. Extended C17, remodelled C20, now NTS
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Glenskirlie Castle
Glenskirlie Castle, occupied C21 mansion built in romanticised C16/17 style run as luxury hotel and venue
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Glentress Tower
Glentress Tower, ruins of remote C16 tower, possibly of the Murrays of Blackbarony, and probably abandoned C17
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Goldielands Tower
Goldielands Tower, ruined C16 tower & courtyard of the Scotts, from the C19 the Elliotts. Abandoned & built into farm steading
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Gordon Castle
Gordon Castle/Bog of Gight, lone C15 tower + part of one C19 wing survives from massively extended castle of the Gordons.
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Gorm Castle
Loch Gorm Castle, ruins of C16 tower and courtyard of the Macdonalds refortified C17 and abandoned C18
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Grandtully Castle
Grandtully Castle, privately occupied C16 tower house of the Barclays, extendd C17 and again omn msasive scale C19
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Greenan Castle
Greenan Castle, ruined C16 tower house of Davidsons later held by Kennedies on clifftop site with small courtyard on site of C12 castle
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Greenknowe Tower
Greenknowe Tower, a ruined C16 tower house of the Setons; altered by the Pringles C17 and abandoned mid C19.
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Gunns Castle
Gunns Castle, scant ruins of a C13 tower of the Gunns on a clifftop site, sacked by the Norse and abandoned
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Guthrie Castle
Guthrie Castle, a C15 tower of the Guthries with C18-19 mansion attached. Available for corporate/wedding hire.
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Gylen Castle
Gylen Castle, ruined C16 tower house on promontory site of earlier castle, both of MacDougalls. Burned out 1647 and not repaired
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Ha’ Hillock of Deskford
Ha'Hillock of Deskford, a small ditched motte overlooking a burn and accessed by a causeway
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Haddington Castle
Haddington Castle, site of C12 royal castle, probably destroyed C14. C16 fort nearby also destroyed, sites unidentified.
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Haddo House
Haddo House, occupied C18 mansion house by Adam for the Gordons and altered twice in C19. Now operated by NTS
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Haggs Castle
Haggs Castle, privately occupied & extended C16 tower of the Maxwells abandoned C18 & since restored
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Hailes Castle
Hailes Castle, a ruined C13-14 courtyard castle of the Gourlays and Hepburns, damaged and abandoned C17.
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Halkhead Castle
Halkhead Castle, site of ?C15 tower and courtyard of the Rosses incorporated into the now-demolished Hawkhead House
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Hallforest Castle
Hallforest Castle, ruins of C14 tower-keep with two stone vaults, built by the kings of Scots or the Keiths and abandoned C17
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Hallgreen Castle
Hallgreen Castle, privately occupied C16 tower house of the Raits until C18, ?on earlier castle. Repeatedly sold, extended C19
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Castle of Boharm
Gauldwell Castle aka Boharm Castle, ruins of large hall house & courtyard of Murrays & Douglases, C13-15
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Gight Castle
Gight Castle, ruined C16 tower house and courtyard of the Gordons on river cliff site. Abandoned C19
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Gilbertfield Castle
Gilbertfield Castle, ruined C17 tower house of the Hamiltons abandoned C19. Site liable to collapse and fenced off for safety
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Gillesbie Tower
Gillesbie Tower, ruins of C15 tower of Grahames within large ditch and bank on burnside location
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Gilnockie Tower
Gilnockie Tower or Hollows Tower, restored C16 tower of the Armstrongs housing the Clan Armstrong Centre
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Glamis Castle
Glamis Castle, a substantial C17 tower house of the Lyon family built around earlier castle and extended C18-C20.
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Glasclune Castle
Glasclune Castle, a badly ruined C16 tower house and courtyard of the Herrings probably abandoned C18
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Glenae Tower
Glenae Tower, small ruined tower of the Dalzells, ?C15 and abandoned by C16 in favour of Kirkmichael Tower
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Glenapp Castle
Glenapp Castle, occupied C19 mansion by Bryce for James Hunter, restored late C20 and now run as luxury hotel
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Glenbervie House
Glenbervie House, much extended C15/16 tower of the Auchinlecks on earlier castle site; privately occupied
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Glenbuchat Castle
Glenbuchat Castle, a ruined C16 tower house of the Gordons abandoned C18 and currently closed for repairs after masonry falls.
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Glendevon Castle
Glendevon Castle, private but unoccupied C16-17 tower house of the Douglases, Crawfords and Rutherfords run as hotel late C20
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Glendorch Tower
Glendorch Tower, ruins of C16 tower of unknown provenance built into barn and since abandoned
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Gleneagles Castle
Gleneagles Castle, badly ruined C15 tower and courtyard of the Haldanes on site of earlier castle; abandoned c1624
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Glengarnock Castle
GlengarnockCastle, ruined C15 tower and courtyard of the Cunninghams ?on site of earlier castle of de Morvilles and abandoned C18
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Glengorm Castle
Glengorm Castle, occupied C19 baronial mansion by Peddie & Kinnear for the Forsyths, now used as a venue
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Glenkindie House
Glenkindie House, privately occupied mansion house incorporating much altered C16 tower of Strachans
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Glenochar
Glenochar, ruins of bastle house of unknown provenance but probably late C16/17 and abandoned C18; part of heritage trail
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Glensanda Castle
Glensanda Castle, ruined C15 tower and courtyard on rocky coastal stack built by the Macleans and probably abandoned C18
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Fowlis Castle
Fowlis Castle, occupied C16 tower house of the Grays on older foundations, renovated C19 and used as a farmhouse
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Fraoch Eilean Castle
Fraoch Eilean Castle, ruins of C12/C13 hall house and courtyard of MacNaughtons and Campbells on island abandoned C18
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Frenchland Tower
Frenchland Tower, ruins of C16 tower of the French family extended C17. Passed to Hocks mid C18 and abandoned by Rogersons
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Frendraught House
Frendraught House, privately occupied C17 house remodelled & extended C18 on site of earlier tower
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Freswick Castle
Freswick Castle, privately occupied C16 tower house of the Mowats or Sinclairs extended C17 & C18 on ?site of earlier castle
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Fulton Tower
Fulton Tower, ruins of C16 tower of the Humes, Turnbulls, and later Kers. ?Abandoned C18 and ruined by C19
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Fyvie Castle
Fyvie Castle, a much altered C13 courtyard castle now forming large C14-C19 L-shaped mansion. National Trust for Scotland.
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Gadgirth Old Ha
Gadgirth Old Ha, ruins of fortified promontory castle overlooking the River Ayr, ?abandoned C14
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Gagie House
Gagie House, privately occupied C17 tower house of the Guthries of Guthrie, much extended C18 and remodelled C19 after fire
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Galdenoch Castle
Galdenoch Castle, ruined C16 tower house of the Agnews, who went bankrupt late C17. Used as part of a working farm.
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Gamelscleuch Tower
Gamelscleuch Tower, ruins of C16 tower of the Scotts built into farm buildings; probably abandoned C18
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Gamelshiel Castle
Gamelshiel Castle, ruins of small tower, ?C16, built by the Forrests/Homes with Hepburns as superior. Probably abandoned C18
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Gardyne Castle
Gardyne Castle, privately occupied C16 tower house of the Gardynes, then the Lyells. Extended mid C18, C20, and renovated
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Gargunnock Castle
Gargunnock Castle or House, occupied and much extended C16 tower house of the Setons and Campbells available to let
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Garleton Castle
Garleton Castle, ruined C16 tower house and courtyard of the Lindsays, Towers, and Setons. By late C19 was ruined
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Garlies Castle
Garlies Castle, ruins of tower and courtyard of the Stewarts, ?C16 and may contain earlier work. Probably abandoned C17/18
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Garrion Tower
Garrion Tower, private but unoccupied C17 tower house of the Bishops of Glasgow, much extended C19 by Hamiltons
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Gartartan Castle
Gartartan Castle, ruins of C16 tower house of the Macfarlanes abandoned by the Grahams C18 when Gartartan House was built
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Garth Castle
Garth Castle, privately occupied C14 tower of the Stewarts torched mid C17 and abandoned. Restored C19 and C20
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Gascon Hall
Gascon Hall, stump of ruined tower house of unknown date on knoll overlooking the River Earn
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Finlarig Castle
Finlarig Castle, ruins of C17 tower house of the Campbells probably abandoned C18. Ruin is unsafe.
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Finlaystone House
Finlaystone House, occupied C18 mansion, said to contain remnants of C15/16 tower of Cunninghames
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Fintry Castle
Fintry Castle, footings of C15 tower and courtyard of the Grahams probably damaged in C17 and ruined by 1724
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Fintry Motte
Fintry Motte, C13 mound and ditch of Earls of Lennox with hidden remains odf stone buildings, probably used by Grahams C15
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Fishers Tower
Fishers Tower, ruins of C15/16 tower of the Fishers remodelled & extended C18 within private grounds
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Flemington Castle
Flemington Castle, ruined C17 tower occupied by the Ochterlony family and abandoned C19 by the Crockatts
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Floors Castle
Floors Castle, a huge C18 castellated mansion built on site of earlier tower. Property of the Kerrs (Now Innes-Kers) since C16.
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Fonab Castle
Fonab Castle, occupied late C19 baronial mansion of Port-na-Craig built for Sandemans, now converted to luxury hotel and spa
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Fordell Castle
Fordell Castle, privately occupied C16 tower house of Hendersons rebuilt C17 and destroyed. Restored C20
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Fordyce Castle
Fordyce Castle, privately occupied and extended C16 tower house of the Menzies family and later the Dunbars.
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Forres Castle
Forres Castle, much landscaped remains of C12 royal castle on mound later occupied by Dunbars to C17 and abandoned
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Forse Castle
Forse Castle, ruins of C12/C13 courtyard castle of Cheynes/Keiths on promontory site occupied by Sutherlands, abandoned ?C17
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Forter Castle
Forter Castle, an occupied C16 tower house of the Ogilvies and later the MacThomases. Abandoned, but restored late C20
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Fortingall Castle
Fortingall "Praetorium", earthworks of C13/C14 moated manorial site defended in stone and therefore possible castle
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Foulis Castle
Foulis Castle, C18 mansion on site of earlier castle of the Munros dating from C12 and destroyed 1746
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Fourmerkland Tower
Fourmerkland Tower, private and unoccupied C16 tower and lost courtyard of the Maxwells occupied to 1896 and repaired C20
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Fala Luggie
Fala Luggie, ruins of C16 tower traditionally used by Kings of Scots as hunting lodge in remote area
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Falkland Palace
Falkland Palace, a C16 royal palace built around core of C13/14 castle; abandoned C17 after fire. National Trust for Scotland.
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Falside Castle
Falside Castle, occupied C15/16 tower house built by the Fawside family, ?including earlier phases. Used for B&B accommodation
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Farnell Castle
Farnell Castle, occupied C16 or earlier tower house of Bishops of Brechin and from C17 the Carnegies, who rebuilt it.
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Faside House
Faside House, C18 house of the Pollocks extended with a baronial style tower house
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Fasque Castle
Fasque Castle or House, occupied C19 mansion built for Ramsays. Extended by Gladstones C19 and now available as a venue
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Fast Castle
Fast Castle, scant ruins of a C14 tower and courtyard of the Dunbars and Homes on a clifftop promontory; ruined by C18.
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Fast Castle Bedrule
Fast Castle, or Castle Knowe, large mutilated ditched motte on riverside site, ?predecessor of Bedrule
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Fatlips Castle Minto
Fatlips Castle, C16 tower of the Turnbulls abandoned C18 and restored C19 but unoccupied since 1960s
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Fedderate Castle
Fedderate Castle, badly ruined C16 tower house of Crawfords on site of castle of C13 abandoned and partially demolished
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Fenton Tower
Fenton Tower, occupied C16 tower of the Whytelaws, Carmichaels and Maxwells. Ruined C17, restored C20 available to let
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Fernie Castle
Fernie Castle, C16 tower of the Fernies and Arnots, extended C17 and massively extended C19. Run as a hotel
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Ferniehirst Castle
Ferniehirst Castle, occupied extended C16 tower house of the Kerrs rebuilt on foundation of C15 castle destroyed 1523
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Fetteresso Castle
Fetteresso Castle, privately occupied C15 tower and courtyard of Keiths modified C17-18 by Keiths and Duffs, subdivided C20
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Fetternear Castle
Fetternear Castle, ruined C16 tower of the Leslies within ruined bishops palace and later mansion
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Finavon Castle
Finavon Castle, ruined C17 tower & site of earlier castle of the Lindsays; also C19 occupied mansion of same name nearby
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Findlater Castle
Findlater Castle, ruined C14/15 castle of Findlaters and Ogilvies on clifftop promontory, abandoned C17 for Cullen House
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Findochty Castle
Findochty Castle, ruined C16 tower house of the Gordons/Ogilvies/Ords on mound at the end of a drained loch. Private and fenced off.
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Fingask Castle
Fingask Castle, occupied C16 tower of the Threiplands, repeatedly extended to C19, now run as a venue with public open days
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Elphinstone Tower Airth
Elphinstone Tower or Airth Tower, a ruined C15 tower of the Elphinstones altered C19, on private property
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Elphinstone Tower Lothian
Elphinstone Tower, a ruined C14 tower of the Elphinstones extended by the Johnstones C17 and abandoned C19
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Elsieshields Tower
Elshieshields Tower, privately occupied C16 tower house of Johnstones extended C18 & C19. Venue available within grounds
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Erchless Castle
Erchless Castle, an occupied C16 tower house of the Chisholms, extended in the C19
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Ethie Castle
Ethie Castle, privately occupied C16 tower & courtyard of the Abbots of Arbroath and Carnegies, much extended to C19
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Evelaw Tower
Evelaw Tower, ruins of C16 tower, ? of the Douglases or Watsons. Probably abandoned C17 or 18 and now part of working farm
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Evelick Castle
Evelick Castle, ruined C16 tower house of the Lindsays extended several times and probably abandoned late C17
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Fairburn Tower
Fairburn Tower, ruined C16 tower of the Mackenzies modified C17 with stair tower added; being considered for restoration
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Fairlie Castle
Fairlie Castle, ruined C15 rectangular tower of the Fairlies sold to the Boyles of Kelburn C17
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Eglinton Castle
Eglinton Castle, remains of C18 mansion of the Montgomeries built on the site of a ?C16 tower. Abandoned and demolished C20.
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Eilean Donan Castle
Eilean Donan Castle. Iconic fortified island with C15 tower and courtyard. Destroyed C18 and restored early C20.
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Eilean Tighe Bhain
Eilean Tighe Bhain, ruins of ?C16/17 tower of the McQuorquodales destroyed C17 on island site
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Elcho Castle
Elcho Castle, an uninhabited but largely intact C16 tower house of the Wemyss family on the site of an older castle.
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Elgin Castle
Elgin Castle, hilltop ruins of royal Castle built C12 and destroyed C15, possibly on site of earlier fort
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Elibank Castle
Elibank Castle, ruined C16 tower of the Murrays built on site of house of the Douglases, abandoned and ruined by c18
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Elie Castle
Elie Castle, privately occupied C16 tower house extended and remodelled C17. Really a town house, but no known history
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Ellan Vhow Castle
Ellan Vhow Castle, ruins of C16 tower and settlement of the MacFarlanes on island site destroyed C17
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Elliston Castle
Eliston Castle, ruins of modified C15 tower & courtyard of the Sempills within private garden
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Ellon Castle
Ellon Castle, ruins of C16 tower house of Kennedies incorporating parts of C13 castle of Comyns. Mostly demolished C18
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Dunyvaig Castle
Dunyvaig Castle, ruined castle of the Macdonald Lords of the Isles dating to C13 in parts demolished late C17 by Campbells
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Dupplin Castle
Dupplin Castle, C19 mansion on site of C13 castle of Oliphants destroyed 1461 by the men of Perth, and rebuilt to be burned down 1827
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Durris Castle
Durris Castle, earthworks of C13 motte ?burned out C14. Also extended C16/17 Durris House to east; privately occupied
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Durris House
Durris House, privately occupied C16/17 tower extended with mansion, now divided into terrace of houses
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Earls Palace Birsay
Earls Palace, Birsay, a ruined C16 courtyard defended by 4 towers, Built by the Earls of Orkney but abandoned by mid C17.
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Earls Palace Kirkwall
Earls Palace, Kirkwall, a ruined and incomplete C17 courtyard castle/palace of the Earl of Orkney, abandoned and ruined C17.
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Earlshall Castle
Earlshall Castle, privately occupied C16 tower of the Bruces, extended C16/17, abandoned C18 and restored C19 by Lorimer
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Earlstoun Castle
Earlstoun Castle, private C16/17 tower house of the Sinclairs/Gordons abandoned mid C18. Restoration C19 & in progress 2017
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Eastend House
Eastend House, derelict C16 tower house of the Carmichaels extended C17-C19, lastly by Bryce
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Easter Clune Castle
Easter Clune Castle, fragmentary ruins of C16/17 tower house ? of Bishops of Ross and ruined C18
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Easter Kinnear Tower
Kinnear Tower, sparse remains of tower and courtyard of the Kinnears, ?C16 on natural knoll
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Easterton Burn
Easterton Burn Motte, mutilated possible motte created by cross-ditches across promontory
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Eastshield
Eastshield, ruins of C16 tower house of the Inglis family, ?destroyed C17, within working farm
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Ecclesiamagirdle Castle
Ecclesiamagirdle House or Castle, privately occupied C17 tower house of Carmichaels extended C19. ?restored C20
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Eden Castle
Eden Castle, ruined C16 tower house of the Meldrums and Leslies abandoned C18 and replaced by Eden House
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Edinample Castle
Edinample Castle, privately occupied C16 tower house of the Campbells occupied to C19; became derelict & restored C20
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Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh Castle, a royal hilltop fort since C12. Mostly destroyed C16 and rebuilt C17-18, traces of earlier work survive.
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Edingham Castle
Edingham Castle, ruins of C16 tower house of Livingtstons/Marisons used as house C18 & then abandoned
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Edmonston Castle
Edmonston Castle, ruin of C15 tower & courtyard of the Douglases blown up C19. Also nearby C19 mansion of same name
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Edzell Castle
Edzell Castle, a ruined C16 tower and courtyard of the Lindsays with restored C17 gardens. Damaged C17 and abandoned C18.
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Dunglass Castle Dumbarton`
Dunglass Castle, ruins of C15 tower & courtyard of the Colquhouns largely demolished C18 & incorporated into derelict mansion
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Dunnideer Castle
Dunnideer Castle, ruined C13 tower and courtyard of the Balliols within earthworks of impressive Iron Age hill fort
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Dunnottar Castle
Dunnottar Castle, a C14 tower house on a peninsular fortified by Picts with C16/17 ranges and abandoned C18.
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Dunollie Castle
Dunollie Castle, a ruined C13-15 courtyard + tower of the MacDougalls within earthworks of C7 fort. Largely fenced off for safety.
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Dunoon Castle
Dunoon Castle, a badly ruined C14 royal castle on hilltop site later granted to the Campbells and ruined by C17.
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Dunphail Castle
Dunphail Castle, ruins of C16 tower house of the Dunbars on earlier promontory castle site, ruined C18
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Dunrobin Castle
Dunrobin Castle, a C14 tower with C16+17 ranges later extended with C19 mansion. Seat of the Sutherlands since C13.
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Duns Castle Berwickshire
Duns Castle, a privately occupied C19 Gillespie Graham mansion with C17 work of the Hays and C15 tower of the Homes
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Dunscaith Castle
Dunscaith Castle, ruins of C14 castle of MacAskills or MacLeods later occupied by MacDonalds and abandoned C17
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Dunskeath Castle
Dunskeath Castle, remains of C13 earthwork castle of King William probably abandoned C14
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Dunskey Castle
Dunskey Castle, ruined C16 tower house and courtyard of the Adairs on promontory site, ruined by C17
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Dunstaffnage Castle
Dunstaffnage, a ruined C13 courtyard castle of the MacDougalls and later Campbells on natural rock platform and ?earlier fort site.
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Duntarvie Castle
Duntarvie Castle, private C16 tower house of the Durhams abandoned C18. Currently undergoing restoration.
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Duntreath Castle
Duntreath Castle, C15 tower of the Edmonstones in ruins by C19 and rebuilt as part of larger mansion, partially demolished C20
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Duntrune Castle
Duntrune Castle, Poltalloch, occupied C16 tower house of Campbells within C13 castle wall purchased by Malcolms C18
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Duntulm Castle
Duntulm Castle, ruined C15 tower of Macdonalds with later buildings on clifftop site of earlier castle of the Macleods, abandoned C18
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Dunure Castle
Dunure Castle, ruins of castle of Kennedies dating from C13 to C16 and probably destroyed mid C17
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Dunvegan Castle
Dunvegan Castle, a C13 courtyard and tower of the MacLeods with 2nd tower of C15, much extended C19.
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Dun An Garbh
Dun an Garbh, ruins of C14 enclosure castle utilising earlier fort defences, ?occupied to C17
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Dun an Sticer
Dun an Sticir, ruins of small C16 tower ?of Macdonalds built within ruins of Iron Age broch on tidal island
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Dun Lagaidh
Dun Lagaidh, vitrified fort and dun reused as castle to C13, possibly by Norse or early MacAulays
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Dunalastair
Dunalastair, abandoned C19 mansion built on the site of burned out tower house of the Robertsons
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Dunans Castle
Dunans castle, a C18 manor extended with C19 castellated mansion of the Fletchers. Now mostly derelict after 2001 fire.
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Dunaverty Castle
Dunaverty Castle, scant remains of C13 castle of MacQuillans and MacDonalds on steep promontory, dismantled in 1685
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Dunbar Castle
Dunbar Castle, ruins of C12-15 castle of the Dunbars demolished C16, on promontory truncated by harbour construction C19
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Dunbeath Castle
Dunbeath Castle, privately occupied C15/16 tower extended in C17-18. Gardens sometimes open, or visible from beach only
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Dundarg Castle
Dundarg Castle, ruins of C13 castle of Comyns on fortified promontory site occupied by Beaumont C14 and destroyed after siege
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Dundas Castle
Dundas Castle, occupied C15 tower house of the Dundas family within C19 mansion; near site of earthwork castle
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Dundee Castle
Dundee Castle, site of repeatedly destroyed royal castle founded C12, never rebuilt after 1312. Completely built over.
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Dunderave Castle
Dunderave, privately occupied C16 tower house of the MacNachtons & Campbells, restored & extended C20
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Dundonald Castle
Dundonald Castle, a ruined C14 tower and courtyard of the Royal Stewarts on site of 3 earlier castles and probable hillfort.
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Dunduff Castle
Dunduff Castle, privately occupied C16/17 tower house of the Stewarts in ruins late C18, ?unfinished. Restored C20
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Dunglass Castle Cockburnspath
Dunglass Castle, site of C13 castle of Homes blown up 1640, and demolished C19 mansion now occupied by modern house.
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Dowies Castle
Dowies Castle, occupied C15 tower of the Maxwells abandoned C17 and part demolished. Restored C20 and available to let
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Drochil Castle
Drochil Castle, C16 tower house left unfinished by Douglases. Unusual layout of two L-plan towers facing across central corridor
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Drum Castle
Drum Castle, a C14 tower and courtyard of the Irvines extended C16-18. National Trust for Scotland.
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Drumcoltran Tower
Drumcoltran Tower, a derelict C16 tower house of the Maxwells, later owned by the Irvings and abandoned c1900.
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Drumelzier Castle
Drumelzier Castle, ruined C16 tower house of Tweedies with courtyard, later occupied by Hays. Mostly demolished C20
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Drumin Castle
Drumin Castle, ruined C14 tower of the Stewarts later occupied by Gordons and Grants. Extensions removed
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Druminnor Castle
Druminnor Castle, privately occupied hall block and tower of larger castle of the Forbeses from C15 aka Castle Forbes
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Drumlanrig Castle
Drumlanrig Castle, a substantial C17 palace of the Douglases incorporating C15 or earlier tower house within east wing.
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Drumlanrig Tower
Drumlanrig Tower, much altered and extended tower of the Douglases rebuilt C17, now a museum
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Drummond Castle
Drummond Castle, a C15 tower of the Drummonds and C17 gatehouse with later mansion and spectacular gardens.
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Drumtochty Castle
Drumtochty Castle, occupied C19 mansion by James Gillespie Graham near site of largely vanished castle
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Dryhope Tower
Dryhope Tower, ruins of C16 tower of the Scotts and traces oc courtyard ?rebuilt C17 and occupied to C18
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Duart Castle
Duart Castle, a C13 courtyard of the MacDonalds, seat of the MacLeans since C14. Demolished C17 and restored C20.
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Duchal Castle
Duchal Castle, scant ruins of C13 castle of Lyles and ?C14 tower on river promontory site. Ruinous by late C18
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Duchray Castle
Duchray Castle, privately occupied C16 tower house of the Grahames. Burned out C18, restored C19 and again C20
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Dudhope Castle
Dudhope Castle, a large C16 house incorporating C15 tower house of the Scrymgeour family later owned by the Grahams.
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Duffus Castle
Duffus Castle, ruined C14-15 castle of Sutherlands on earlier earthwork styled as motte + bailey; C14 hall on top of mound
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Duke Murdochs Castle
Duke Murdochs Castle, ruins of tower or hall house on island site; traditionally dated to C14/15
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Dumbarton Castle
Dumbarton Castle, a royal stronghold occupying two hills fortified since C5. Largely C18, a medieval gate-arch survives.
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Darnick Tower
Darnick Tower, privately occupied C15 tower of the Heitons extended at unknown date and restored C19
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Daviot Castle
Daviot Castle, fragmentary ruins of ?C15 tower survive from a courtyard castle of the Ogilvies and Campbells within a private garden
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Dean Castle
Dean Castle, a C14 tower of the Boyds extended C15 with palace block. Once ruined, now restored and now in use as a museum.
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Delgatie Castle
Delgatie Castle, a C16 tower house of the Hays extended C18. Original painted ceilings and unusual relics on display.
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Denmylne Castle
Denmylne Castle, ruin of C16 tower of the Balfours following an X-plan abandoned C18 and ruined by 1840
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Dingwall Castle
Dingwall Castle, scant ruins of C12-15 castle of Earls of Ross, derelict by early C17, surround C19 house of the same name
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Dinnance Mote
Dinnance Motte, a ditched promontory site with ?bank around edge and possible later terracing
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Dinvin Motte
Dinvin Motte, massive double banks & ditches around central mound with causeway entrance
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Dirleton Castle
Dirleton Castle, a ruined C13 courtyard castle of the Vauxs and Haliburtons altered C16 by the Ruthvens; abandoned C17.
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Dirlot Castle
Dirlot Castle, ruined C15 tower and courtyard of the Cheynes,Gunns & Sutherlands in very remote location
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Dochmaluag House
Dochmaluag House, ruins of reconstructed C17 tower house of Mackenzies, probably abandoned C18
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Dollarbeg Castle
Dollarbeg Castle, occupied C19 baronial mansion converted into apartments, one of which is available to let
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Dornoch Castle
Dornoch Castle, occupied C16 tower house of Bishops of Caithness rebuilt by Gordons C16. Restored C19 and now a hotel
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Douglas Castle
Douglas Castle, ruined tower of demolished C18 mansion incorporating C18 tower on site of C13-15 castle of Douglases
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Doune Castle
Doune Castle, a C14/15 courtyard castle of the Royal Stuarts ruined by C18, made famous by Monty Python & Outlander.
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Doune of Invernochty
Doune of Invernochty, huge C12 motte of Earls of Mar with stone foundations and wet moats abandoned C14
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Dounreay Castle
Dounreay Castle, ruined C16 tower of the Sinclairs occupied to C19. Within bounds of nuclear plant and not accessible to public
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Dowhill Castle
Dowhill Castle, ruined C16 tower & courtyard of Lindsays; owned briefly by the Adam family. Closed off for safety concerns
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Dowhill Mount
Dowhill Mount, a ditched knoll believed to have been a motte with masonry remnants on summit
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Castle Hill Cullen
Castle Hill Cullen, substantial ditched motte on hill overlooking port; recently cleared for public access
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Culzean Castle
Culzean Castle, an extensive C18 palace of the Kennedies on clifftop site absorbing C16 tower. National Trust for Scotland.
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Cumbernauld Castle
Cumbernauld Castle, site of castle dating from C14-17 destroyed 1746 now occupied by C18 Cumbernauld House
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Cumnock Castle
Cumnock Castle aka Black Bog Castle, earthworks of C13-16 castle of Dunbars and site of vanished C16 tower of Crichtons
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Cumstoun Castle
Cumstoun Castle, ruins of C15/16 tower of Kennedys & MacLellans in ruins since C18; in private garden
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Cupar Castle
Cupar Castle, site of C12/13 castle of Earls of Fife or Crown, believed destroyed C14
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Dairsie Castle
Dairsie Castle, C16 tower house of Learmounths on site of earlier castle of Bishops of St Andrews. Recently restored & occupied
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Dalcross Castle
Dalcross Castle, occupied C17 tower house of the Fraser Lords Lovat, extended C18 and restored C19
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Dalhousie Castle
Dalhousie Castle, a multiphase castle of the Ramsays mainly dating to C17 but includes C15 tower. Now run as a hotel.
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Dalkeith House
Dalkeith House, C18 mansion of Scotts upon site of and ?incorporating castle(s) from C12-16 of Grahams and Douglases
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Dalmellington Motte
Dalmellington Motte, large C12/13 motte restored mid C19; smaller earthwork castle "Dame Helens Castle" 400m to SE
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Dalmunzie Castle
Dalmunzie Castle, occupied C19 mansion built for Mackintoshes on site of old tower house & C18 hunting Lodge; run as a hotel
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Dalnaglar Castle
Dalnaglar Castle, occupied C19 baronial mansion ?on site of earlier lodge associated with the Shaws, available for let as a venue
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Dalquharran New Castle
Dalquharran Castle, ruin of C18 Adam mansion built to replace old ruined castle and abandoned c1960
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Dalquharran Old Castle
Dalquharran Castle, ruin of much extended C15 tower house and courtyard abandoned C18 for new mansion of same name
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Dalry Motte
Dalry Motte, large motte on strong riverside site with mutilated ditch & upcast bank
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Dalswinton Castle
Dalswinton Castle, site of important C13 castle of Comyns & C14 castle of Stewarts. Replaced by C18 mansion, gardens sometimes open
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Dalzell House
Dalzell House, privately occupied C15/16 tower of the Dalzells extended C17 by Hamiltons and C19 by JW Billings
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Dargavel Castle
Dargavel Castle or House, occupied C16 tower of Maxwells extended C19 by Bryce. Further C20 alterations, on MOD property
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Darnaway Castle
Darnaway Castle, C19 seat of the Earls of Moray incorporating C15 great hall from castle of previous Earls
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Crailloch Mote
Crailloch Motte, small ditched motte on knoll with foundations of homestead on summit
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Cramond Tower
Cramond Tower, privately occupied C15 tower of the Bishops of Dunkeld abandoned C17 for Cramond House, restored C20
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Cranshaws Castle
Cranshaws Castle, occupied C15/16 tower of the Swintons much restored C18 by the Douglases and modified C19
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Crathes Castle
Crathes Castle, a C16 tower house of the Burnetts with original painted wooden ceilings. National Trust for Scotland.
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Craufordland Castle
Craufurdland Castle, occupied C15/16 tower of Crawfords with large C17 wing and extensions to C19
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Crawford Castle
Crawford Castle, ruins of demolished castle on C12 earthwork castle of the Lindsays, extended in C17 and abandoned C18
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Creich Castle
Creich Castle, ruins of large C16 tower house of Beatons on site of earlier castle of Liddles and Hays, abandoned ?C18
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Crichton Castle
Crichton Castle, a ruined C15 tower and courtyard of the Crichtons with unusual C16 Italianate faC'ade of the Hepburns.
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Cringletie Castle
Cringletie Castle or House, C19 mansion by David Bryce for James Wolfe Murray built on site of C17 tower house. Run as hotel
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Cromarty Castle
Cromarty Castle, site of castle first built C12 and extended by Urquharts C15, demolished C18. Cromarty house on the site.
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Crombie Castle
Crombie Castle, privately occupied C16 tower of Inneses extended C17, remodelled by Meldrums. Extended C19 & restored C20
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Crookston Castle
Crookston Castle, a ruined C15 tower of the Stewarts within C12 earthworks. Abandoned C18 and partly restored C19.
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Crosbie Castle
Crosbie Castle, West Kilbride, ruined C17 tower house of Craufords extended C19; extension demolished and site fenced off
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Crossbasket Castle
Crossbasket Castle, occupied C16 tower of the Lindsays massively extended C19, now used as a hotel and venue
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Cruggleton Castle
Cruggleton Castle, foundations of 3 castles; C12-13 Lords of Galloway/Comyn, C14/15 Douglas, C16 Stewart. Abandoned late C17
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Cruivie Castle
Cruivie Castle, ruins of C15/16 tower house of the Wemyss family, Ramsays or Carnegies probably abandoned C17
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Cubbie Roos Castle
Cubbie Roos Castle, a simple C12 tower within ditch built by the Norse which may be the oldest stone castle in Scotland.
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Culcreuch Castle
Culcreuch Castle, occupied C15 tower of Galbraiths with C18 extension of the Napiers or Spiers' and extended C19. Now a hotel
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Culdoach Motte
Culdoach Motte, ditched motte on burnside site with lost fragmentary footings on summit
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Cullen House
Cullen House, privately occupied C16 tower of the Ogilvies massively extended to C19 and now several private residences
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Craig Castle Auchindoir
Craig Castle, privately occupied C16 tower house of the Gordons extended C18 on rivercliff site
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Craig Castle Montrose
Craig Castle, Montrose, occupied C17 house of the Ogilvies incorporating parts of C16 tower and courtyard
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Craig Douglas
Craig Douglas, fragmentary remains of C15 tower and courtyard of the Douglases destroyed C15
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Craig of Boyne
Craig of Boyne, earthworks & footings of C13 castle of the thanes of Boyne. Access to site difficult through working quarry
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Craigcaffie Tower
Craigcaffie Tower, occupied C16 tower of the Neilsons with traces of courtyard and ditch. Available to let
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Craigcrook Castle
Craigcrook Castle, privately occupied C16 tower house of the Adamsons extended C17, C18, C19 & restored C20
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Craigentinny House
Craigentinny House, privately occupied C17 tower house of the Nisbets extended C18 & remodelled C19 by Rhind
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Craighall
Craighall, privately occupied C19 mansion said to include remains of C16 tower of Scotts on promontory site
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Craighlaw Castle
Craighlaw Castle, C16 tower house of Gordons built into privately occupied C19 mansion
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Craigie Castle
Craigie Castle, ruins of C15 tower & courtyard of the Wallaces ?incorporating parts of earlier castle. Abandoned C17
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Craigietochter Tower
Craigietochter Castle, privately occupied C20/21 tower house built in C16 style to exacting external detail
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Craigievar Castle
Craigievar Castle, an elaborate C17 tower house of the Forbeses with original plaster ceilings. National Trust for Scotland.
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Craiglockhart Castle
Craiglockhart Castle, ruins of C15 tower of the Lockharts of Lee later occupied by the Kincaids; probably abandoned C17/18`
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Craigmaddie Castle
Craigmaddie Castle, ruins of C16 tower ?of Galbraiths or Hamiltons within earthworks of earlier fort
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Craigmillar Castle
Craigmillar Castle, a C14 tower and courtyard of the Prestons later altered by the Gilmours, ruined by mid C18.
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Craigneil Castle
Craigneil Castle, ruins of ?C14 tower of Earls of Carrick and later used by the Kennedies of Cassilis
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Craignethan Castle
Craignethan Castle, a C16 tower with two courtyards of the Hamiltons damaged shortly after building and ruined ever since.
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Craignish Castle
Craignish Castle, privately occupied C19 mansion built around C16 tower house of the Campbells
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Craigrownie Castle
Craigrownie Castle, occupied C19 mansion by Alexander Thomson for John McElroy offering accommodation
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Craigston Castle
Craigston Castle, a flamboyant C17 tower house of the Urquharts still owned by the family and open to the public occasionally.
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Cornal Tower
Cornal Tower, ruins of C15 tower held by Carruthers and Johnstone families on promontory site
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Cornhill Castle
Cornhill Castle or House, occupied C19 mansion by Leiper for Alexander Kay from Glasgow. Now run as a hotel and venue
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Coroghan Castle
Coroighan Castle, ruins of C16/17 tower built into side of rock stack and later used as a prison
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Corra Castle Dalbeattie
Corra Castle Dalbeattie, ruins of C16/17 tower house built into working farm buildings
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Corra Castle New Lanark
Corra Castle New Lanark, ruins of C16 tower and courtyard of the Bannatynes on promontory site. Closed to public due to wildlife
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Corsbie Tower
Corsbie Tower, ruins of C16 tower house of the Cranstouns on prominent mound, ?abandoned C18
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Corse Castle
Corse Castle, ruins of C16 tower house built by the Forbeses and abandoned C19 for later mansion
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Corsewall Castle
Corsewall Castle, ruins of C15 tower and courtyard of the Campbells, later of Stewarts, within ditch
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Corsindae
Corsindae, privately occupied C18/19 mansion of Duffs built around C15/16 tower of the Forbeses
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Cortachy Castle
Cortachy Castle, C15/16 castle extended & much remodelled C19. Continuously occupied by the Ogilvies, now Earls of Airlie
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Coull Castle
Coull Castle, ruined C13 castle of the Durward Earls of Atholl destroyed in 1303 and again in 1308
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Coulter Motte
Coulter Motte, mound only survives of C13 castle of the Coulters probably abandoned C14 when estate split in two
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Cousland Castle
Cousland Castle, ruins of C17 tower house & courtyard of Sinclairs, possibly incorporating earlier work
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Couston Castle
Couston Castle, privately occupied C16 tower house of the Logans and Blairs extended C18, demolished C19 & restored C20
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Couthally Castle
Couthally Castle, scant ruins and earthworks of C12 castle of the Somervilles extended C14-16 to courtyard and tower sacked C16
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Covington Castle
Covington Castle, ruined C15 tower of Lindsays on site of earlier castle and abandoned C17/18. Artifacts from site in Biggar Museum
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Cowdenknowes House
Cowdenknowes House, privately occupied C15 tower of Homes and Dunbars, C16 tower house and associated mansion
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Cowhill Tower
Cowhill Tower, ruins of C16 tower house within private gardens of later house of the same name
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Cowie Castle
Cowie Castle, scant remains of promontory castle ?C13 but more likely a Fraser castle of the C14
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Coxton Tower
Coxton Tower, archaic C17 tower house of the Inneses unoccupied but in private grounds & open by appointment
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Cnoc Mhic Eoghainn
Cnoc Mhic Eoghainn, or McEwans Castle, modest ditched motte said to have housed a stone tower of which nothing remains
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Coats Hill
Coats Hill, a ditched motte utilising a natural mound with evidence of drystone rampart at edge
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Cockburnspath Tower
Cockburnspath Tower, ruins of C15 tower of Dunbars/Douglases on site of earlier Dunbar tower. Abandoned by Douglases C17
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Colinton Castle
Colinton Castle, ruined C16 tower house extended C17 then damaged before being restored to picturesque ruin C19
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Collairnie Castle
Collairnie Castle, remains of C16 tower house & courtyard of the Barclays abandoned C18; incorporated into farm steadings
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Colliston Castle
Colliston Castle, privately occupied C16 tower house of the Guthries extended C17,18 and much altered C19
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Collochan Castle
Collochan Castle, a badly overgrown and denuded fortified promontory considered to represent a motte
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Colmslie Tower
Colmslie Tower, ruins of C16 tower house of the Cairncross family later held by Pringles
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Colquhonnie Castle
Colquhonnie Castle, unstable ruins of C16 tower of the Forbeses which may never have been completed
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Colstoun House
Colstoun House or Castle, occupied C16 or earlier tower of the Brouns, extended C18,19 & 20. Available as a venue
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Colzium Castle
Colzium Castle, ruins of C16 tower of the Livingstones extended C17 & demolished early C18
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Comlongon Castle
Comlongon Castle, a C15 tower of the Murrays with C19 mansion replacing C17 manor. Now run as a hotel.
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Comrie Castle
Comrie Castle, ruins of abandoned C15 tower of the Menzies family rebuilt by them C16 and abandoned C18
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Comyns Castle East Kilbride
Comyns Castle East Kilbride - earthworks of substantial C13 castle of Comyns abandoned by Lindsays C15
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Comyns Castle Craig
Comyns Craig, large ditched motte on river cliff near medieval church & later tower house Castle Craig
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Conzie Castle
Conzie Castle, ruins of C17 tower house of the Dunbars aka Bognie Castle, which it may have replaced
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Corbet Tower
Corbet Tower, occupied tower of uncertain date surviving from castle of Corbets rebuilt by Kers. Gardens open 1 day a year
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Corgarff Castle
Corgarff Castle, a C16 tower of the Forbeses converted to a C18 barracks, abandoned C19. Restored to C18 appearance.
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Castlewigg
Castlewigg, C16 tower house of the Agnews greatly extended by Dunbars C18 with mansion, all now derelict and dangerous
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Cathcart Castle
Cathcart Castle, footings of C15 tower and courtyard of the Cathcarts on strong site abandoned C1740 and demolished 1980
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Cavers Castle
Cavers Castle, a ruined C16 tower and fragmentary C17 mansion of the Douglases. Remodelled C18 and again with large extensions C20, was blown up in 1953.
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Cawdor Castle
Cawdor Castle, a C15 tower and courtyard of the Calders expanded C16-18, and still occupied by the Campbell family.
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Cessford Castle
Cessford Castle, massive ruined 15 castle of the Kerrs repeatedly attacked C16. Abandoned C17, masonry used at Floors
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Cessnock Castle
Cessnock Castle, restored and privately occupied C15 tower with large C16 and C17 extensions, all of the Campbells
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Clackmannan Tower
Clackmannan Tower, an unoccupied C14 tower house and ruined courtyard built for King David II and held by the Bruces.
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Clackriach Castle
Clackriach Castle, ruins of C16 tower house of the Keiths within working farm, Probably abandoned C18
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Claig Castle
Claig Castle, ruins of C14/15 hall house of MacDonalds on strongly defensive island peninsular
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Claypotts Castle
Claypotts Castle, a complete unoccupied C16 tower house of the Strachans. Open to the public occasionally.
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Cleish Castle
Cleish Castle, privately occupied C16 tower house of the Colvilles extended and remodelled C19, again C20
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Cloncaird Castle
Cloncaird Castle, privately occupied C19 mansion incorporating C16 tower house of Kennedies on rivercliff site
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Closeburn Castle
Closeburn Castle, occupied C14 tower of Kirkpatricks; courtyard demolished C17 for manor; renovated C17&C19, available to let
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Clova Castle
Clova Castle, ruins of ?C16 tower house of the Ogilvies with little known history
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Castle Cluggy
Cluggy Castle, ruins of C14 tower of Comyns later occupied by Murrays on lochside peninsular site inhabited to at least C17
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Clunie Castle
Clunie Castle, earthworks and footings of substantial royal castle abandoned ?C15 and used as quarry for Loch of Clunie castle
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Cluny Castle Aberdeenshire
Cluny Castle, large C19 occupied mansion incorporating much extended C17 tower house of the Gordons
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Cluny Castle Badenoch
Cluny Castle, large C19 castellated mansion on site of ?castle of MacPhersons from C14 and now privately owned
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Cluny Crichton Castle
Cluny Crichton Castle, ruined C17 tower house of the Crichtons later held by the Douglases, probably abandoned C19
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Castle of Park Corncairn
Castle of Park, Corncairn, privately occupied C16 tower of the Gordons extended C18 & C19 with mansion
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Castle of Park Glenluce
Castle of Park, Glenluce, privately occupied C16 tower of the Hays remodelled C18 and now restored and available to let
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Castle Of Ruthven
Castle of Ruthven, roofed tower of C15/16 tower house of the Crichtons demolished C18
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Castle of St John
Castle of St John, a C16 tower house of the Adairs converted to jail C17 and now refurbished as a museum.
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Castle Of Waterton
Castle of Waterton, ruins of C17 tower house of the Forbeses probably in ruins late C18
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Castle Roy Nethy Bridge
Castle Roy, ruins of C13 castle of the Earls of Mar and later Grants, recently stabilised and open to the public
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Castle Semple
Castle Semple, ruins of C18 mansion of the MacDowalls on site of demolished C15 tower and courtyard of the Semples
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Castle Shuna
Castle Shuna, ruined C16 tower house of the Stewarts extended C17 and ?abandoned C18. Also derelict C20 mansion of same name
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Castle Sinclair
Castle Sinclair, ruined peninsular castle of the Sinclair Earls of Caithness dating to C15-C17. Partly open, under repair.
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Castle Spirital
Castle Spirital, earthworks of medieval castle and site of C15 tower of Macleans guarding ford across River Ness, destroyed C15
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Castle Stalker
Castle Stalker, a restored C15 tower of the Stewarts on the site of an earlier castle. Lost to the Campbells in a bet.
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Castle Stewart
Castle Stewart, ruined and much altered C16 tower house and courtyard aka Kilcreuchie occupied by Stewarts C17
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Castle Stuart
Castle Stuart, a C16/17 tower house of the Earls of Moray, abandoned C17 and restored C20, although currently unused.
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Castle Sween
Castle Sween, a very early ruined C12 courtyard castle of the MacSweens with C13-C15 additions, destroyed C17.
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Castle Tioram
Castle Tioram, a ruined C13 courtyard castle of the MacDonalds on an island in Loch Moidart, burned and abandoned C17.
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Castle Varrich
Castle Varrich, ruined tower of unknown date and origin, variously ascribed to Mackays or Bishops of Caithness and C14-16.
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Castlecary Castle
Castlecary Castle, privately occupied C15 tower of the Livingstons extended C17, later occupied by Baillies and Dundases
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Castlehill Cartland
Castlehill, earthworks and ruined tower of uncertain date & provenance on fortified promontory site
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Castlehill Strachan
Castlehill of Strachan, C13 motte ?of Durwards once crowned by hall and remains of water defences abandoned mid C15
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Castlehill Tower Peeblesshire
Castlehill Tower, ruins of ?C15 tower of the Lowis family on fortified knoll; in ruins by early C19
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Castle Hill Durris
Castle Hill, Durris, earthworks of C13 royal castle or fortified manor destroyed 1645 by Montrose
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Castle Hill East Links
Castle Hill, fortified promontory site consisting of ditch and perimeter bank on summit of mound
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Castle Hill Mosstodloch
Castle Hill, Mosstodloch, earthworks of ?defended manorial site or castle, mislocated by RCAHMS
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Castle Holm
Castle Holm, ruins of partially submerged ?tower and courtyard of fortified island in tidal loch
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Castle Howe
Castle Howe, ruins of early tower incorporating earlier structures on top of small coastal mound
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Castle Huntly
Castle Huntly, large C15 tower of the Grays with later wings built by the Lyons. Closed to public as used as a prison.
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Castle Island, Mochrum
Castle Island, Mochrum, ruins of C15-16 buildings on island supposedly representing castle of Dunbars
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Castle Kennedy
Castle Kennedy, a ruined C17 tower house of the Kennedy family, burned down C18. Originally on an island, now a promontory.
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Castle Lachlan
Castle Lachlan, ruins of C15 tower occupied by the MacLachlans until abandonment in 1746. Also later mansion to NE
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Castle Leod
Castle Leod, occupied C17 tower house of the Mackenzie Earls of Cromartie made famous by the series "Outlander" open occasionally
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Castle Levan
Castle Levan, privately occupied conjoined towers of C15 and C16 date, of Mortons and Sempills, refurbished and run as a B&B
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Castle Maud
Castle Maud, ruins of tower and courtyard within marshy location associated with Bishops of Aberdeen
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Castle Menzies
Castle Menzies, a large C16 tower house of the chiefs of the Menzies family, with now demolished C19 extensions.
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Castle Mestag
Castle Mestag, ruins of small tower & courtyard on isolated sea stack. ?C12 and occupied to C17
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Castle of Esslemont
Castle of Esslemont, ruined C16 tower house of Cheynes & ruined C17 tower house, held by Hays and Gordons, abandoned 1769
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Castle of Fiddes
Castle of Fiddes, restored and privately occupied tower house of the Arbuthnotts ?extended C17 by Thomsons
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Castle Of Findon
Castle of Findon, substantial earthworks of C12/13 castle of the Troups possibly on earlier fort site
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Castle of Mey
Castle of Mey, an extended C16 tower house of the Sinclairs abandoned C19 and renovated by HM the Queen Mother C20.
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Castle of Old Wick
Castle of Old Wick, a ruined C12 tower and ditch are the surviving parts of a peninsular fortified by the Norse Earls of Orkney.
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Carrick Castle
Carrick Castle, recently restored C15 tower of the Campbells on site of earlier Lamont castle. Available to let
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Carriden House
Carriden House, privately occupied C19 mansion contains a C17 tower house of the Hamitons
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Carscreugh Castle
Carscreugh Castle, ruined C17 tower and attached later mansion of the Rosses and later Dalrymples abandoned C1700
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Carsluith Castle
Carsluith Castle, a ruined C15 tower house of the Browns extended C16 by the Lindsays and abandoned mid C18.
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Caskieben
Caskieben, earthworks of C12/13 ditched motte ? incorporating stone castle of Leslies C13, later replaced by Keith Hall
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Cassencarie House
Cassencarie House, deteriorating ruins of C19 mansion incorporating C16 tower house ? of the Muirs
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Cassillis House
Cassillis House, privately occupied C17 mansion incorporating earlier tower ?C15, all of the Kennedies
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Castle Campbell
Castle Campbell, a ruined C15 tower and courtyard of the Campbells extended C16-17. Damaged C17 and abandoned C18.
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Castle Clanyard
Castle Clanyard, ruins of C16 tower house of Gordons in ruins by later C17
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Castle Craig Dingwall
Castle Craig, unoccupied and semi-derelict C16 tower of the Bishops of Ross & Urquharts
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Castle Feather
Castle Feather, ruins of tower & courtyard of uncertain date within earthworks of coastal promontory fort
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Castle Forbes
Castle Forbes, privately occupied C19 mansion built for Lord Forbes and still occupied by the family.
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Castle Fraser
Castle Fraser, a large C16 tower house of the Frasers on site of earlier tower. Altered C18+19, National Trust for Scotland.
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Castle Gogar
Castle Gogar, privately occupied C17 tower house of the Coupars incorporating earlier tower ?of the Logans
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Castle Grant
Castle Grant, occupied C19-20 mansion built around clearly visible C15-17 tower and tower house of the chiefs of Grant
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Castle Heather
Castle Heather, much denuded earthworks of probable C14/15 defended manor alleged to have had a tower
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Castle Hill Bridge Of Weir
Castle Hill, Bridge of Weir, a ditched and mutilated motte on an old golf course near Ranfurly Castle
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Castle Hill Cargill
Castle Hill, or Cargill Castle, large C12 moated motte with summit rampart of Montfiquets on riverside site
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Castle Hill Downie
Castle hill, Downie, earthworks of small motte with scant traces of masonry on summit
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Cally Motte
Cally Motte, large ditched motte with counterscarp bank; slight rampart on summit in public woodland
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Calvay Castle
Calvay Castle, ruins of hall house, tower and courtyard ?of the MacRuaries/MacNeils on island site
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Camregan Castle
Camregan Castle, ruins of ?C16 tower & courtyard of the Cathcarts within older earthworks on burnside site
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Candacraig Castle
Candacraig House or Castle, occupied C19 mansion extended C20 and much remodelled after fire. Available to hire as a venue
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Caprington Castle
Caprington Castle, privately occupied C19 mansion incorporating ?C15 tower of Cunninghams
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Carberry Tower
Carberry Tower, occupied C16 tower of Johnstones extended C16 and massively in C18 by Fullertons. Available as a venue
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Carden Tower
Carden Tower or Castle, ruined C16 tower of Martines abandoned ?C17. Site cleared & excavated by local heritage society C21
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Cardoness Castle
Cardoness Castle, a ruined C15 tower house of the McCullochs on the site of C13 castle. Later occupied by the Gordons.
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Cardrona Tower
Cardrona Tower, ruins of C16 tower of the Govans abandoned late C17 and intact to late C18, but ruined mid C19
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Cardross House
Cardross House, privately occupied C18 house incorporating C16 tower of the Erskines offering B&B accommodation
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Careston Castle
Careston Castle, privately occupied C16 tower house of Lindsays on site of earlier castle; much altered and extended C18&19
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Carleton Castle
Carleton Castle, ruined C15 tower of the Cathcarts; also nearby earthwork castle of unknown date
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Carlowrie Casle
Carlowrie Castle, occupied C19 castellated mansion by Rhind built for the Hutchisons and run as a luxury venue
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Carnasserie Castle
Carnasserie Castle, a C16 tower house built by John Carswell and occupied by the Campbells. Blown up C17 and never repaired.
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Carnell House
Carnell House, occupied C15/16 tower of the Wallaces massively extended C19 and available to let
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Carnousie Castle
Carnousie Castle, restored & privately occupied C16 tower house of the Ogilvies, ?incorporating earlier tower, extended C18
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Carribber Castle
Carribber Castle, ruins of C16/17 lairds house and courtyard of the Gibbs on river cliff site
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Byres
Byres, ruins of a C16 tower or bastle of the Lindsays, occupied until at least the C17, and ?part of larger castle complex destroyed C16
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Cadboll Castle
Cadboll Castle, ruined C16 tower house of McCullochs or Inneses, repaired C16 by Rosses who had sacked it. Abandoned ?C18
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Cadzow Castle
Cadzow Castle, a ruined C16 castle of the Hamiltons on site of earlier castles. Under stabilisation and not open to the public.
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Caerlaverock Castle
Caerlaverock Castle, an iconic triangular C13 courtyard castle of the Maxwells with later palace inside. Abandoned C17.
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Cairnbulg Castle
Cairnbulg Castle aka Philorth, privately occupied C14 tower house extended C15-16, restored C19. Held by Comyns, Rosses and Frasers
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Cairnburgh Beg
Cairnburgh Castle, ruined C15-17 castle of Macleans on 2 islands fortified since C13 by MacDougalls/Macdonalds, also C18 barracks
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Cairnburgh More
Cairnburgh Castle, ruined C15-17 castle of Macleans on island fortified since C13 by MacDougalls/Macdonalds, also C18 barracks
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Cairns Tower
Cairns Tower, ruined C15 tower of the Crichtons and later Tennants, abandoned C18
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Caisteal Bheagram
Caisteal Bheagram, ruined C16 tower & courtyard of the Clanranald on island site reached by causeway occupied to C18
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Caisteal Camus
Caisteal Camus, or Knock Castle, ruined C15 tower and C16 house of Macleods/Macdonalds on site of ruined dun; abandoned C17
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Caisteal Maol
Caisteal Maol aka Dunakin, ruined C15 tower of the MacKinnons abandoned in the mid C17
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Caisteal Na Nighinn Ruaidhe
Caisteal Na Nighinn Ruaidhe, ruins of ?C!4 tower and courtyard of Campbells making a fortified island
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Caisteal Nan Con
Caisteal nan Con, ruins of tower & courtyard ?of Campbells/MacDougalls; date unknown assumed C16
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Caisteal nan Con
Caisteal nan Con, Killundine, ruined C17 tower and couartyard of the Macleans on site of early fort; abandoned C18
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Caisteal Nan Corr
Caisteal Nan Corr, ruins of ?C16 tower with alleged moat on riverhaugh site, ?previously an island
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Caisteal Uisdein
Caisteal Uisdein, ruined C17 tower of the Clan Donald, possibly never completed
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Cakemuir Castle
Cakemuir Castle, privately occupied C16 tower house of the Wauchopes extended C18 then abandoned. Restored mid C20
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Calder House
Calder House, occupied C16 tower house built by the Sandilands family extended C18 and C19. ?Includes parts of earlier castle
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Caldwell Tower
Caldwell Tower, privately occupied C16 tower of the Mures abandoned by mid C17 and part demolished. Restored C20
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Callendar House
Callendar House, C19 mansion including C15 castle of the Livingstons with extensive park all open to the public
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Brodie Castle
Brodie Castle, extensive mansion built around C16 tower house and possible C15 tower, National Trust for Scotland
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Broomhall Castle
Broomhall Castle, occupied C19 mansion built by Foukes and Mackison. Ruined late C20 and now run as a hotel
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Broughty Castle
Broughty Castle, a C15 tower house of the Grays in earlier castle of the Douglases. Ruined C17 and restored C19 - now a museum.
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Bruces Castle
Bruce's Castle, very ruined C15 tower of the Airth family later owned by the Bruces and Drummonds
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Brunstane Castle
Brunstane Castle, ruined C16 tower house and courtyard of the Crichtons occupied until at least the C17
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Brunston Castle
Brunston Castle, ruins of C17 tower house on riverside site within golf course
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Bruntisfield Castle
Bruntisfield Castle or House, occupied C16 tower house extended C17 and repeatedly refurbished. Maintained as part of school
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Bu of Cairston
Bu of Cairston, ruins of C16 tower and courtyard near broch site identified as C12 castle in the Orkneyinga Saga
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Buchanan Castle
Buchanan Castle, derelict mansion and lost C16 tower of Buchanans, which replaced earlier Peel now under golf course
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Bucholly Castle
Bucholly Castle, a spectacular ruined C15 fortified promontory of the Mowats on ?earlier site occupied to C17
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Buckholm Tower
Buckholm Tower, ruined C16 tower house and courtyard of the Pringles occupied to early C20. It is derelict and dangerous
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Buittle Castle
Buittle Castle, ruined C13 castle of Edward I and Balliols on site of C12 earthwork castle of Lords of Galloway, destroyed C14
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Bunkle Castle
Bunkle Castle, ruins and earthworks of C13 castle of the Stewarts ?occupied by Douglases into C16 and sacked at that time
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Burgie Castle
Burgie Castle, one tower of ruined C16 tower house of Dunbars maintained with roof but not accessible to public
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Burleigh Castle
Burleigh Castle, a ruined C15/16 tower and partially surviving courtyard of the Balfours, abandoned C18. Free access.
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Burnhead Tower
Burnhead Tower, privately occupied C16 tower of the Elliots & Scotts. Remodelled C17 & now incorporated into modern house
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Busby Peel
Busby Peel, privately occupied C16 tower house of the Lindsays extended by the Hamiltons
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Borthwick Castle
Borthwick Castle, a substantial C15 U-shaped tower and courtyard built by the Borthwick family. Now a hotel.
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Borve Castle Caithness
Borve Castle, Caithness, scant ruins and earthworks of promontory castle of the Mackays; destroyed either C16 or C17
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Bothwell Castle
Bothwell Castle, an impressive ruined C13 courtyard castle of the de Moravias and Douglases abandoned late C17.
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Boturich Castle
Boturich Castle, occupied C19 mansion built for Buchanans on part of ruins of older castle of the Lennoxes. Available as venue
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Bower of Wandel
Bower of Wandel, ruins of C15 tower of the Jardines on ?site of earthwork castle. Traditionally used as royal hunting lodge to C18
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Boyne Palace
Boyne Palace, ruined C16 courtyard castle of the Ogilvies with earlier appearance and style occupied up to C18
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Braco Castle
Braco Castle, privately occupied C16 tower of the Grahams with gardens that are open to the public in the summer
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Braemar Castle
Braemar Castle, a C17 tower house of the Earls of Mar converted to C18 garrison with huge turrets added.
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Braikie Castle
Braikie Castle, derelict and ?dangerous C16 tower house of the Frasers which remained roofed into the 20th century
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Branxholme Castle
Branxholme Castle, private but unoccupied tower and courtyard of Scotts rebuilt after C16 destruction & remodelled C19
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Breachacha Castle
Breachacha Castle, unoccupied C15 tower of the Macleans rebuilt C16, also C18 mansion house extended by the Stewarts
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Brechin Castle
Brechin Castle, a C18 mansion of the Maule-Ramsays possibly on site of royal castle dating to at least the C12.
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Breconside
Breconside, private and derelict C16 tower house of Johnstones extended C17 & C18. Attempts to fund restoration have failed
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Bridge Castle
Bridge Castle, privately occupied C16 tower of the Stewarts & Livingstones, extended C17 and C19 by the Hopes
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Brigend Castle
Brigend, ruins of C16 tower house overlooking the River Doon. Original name a matter of dispute
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Brims Castle
Brims Castle private and unoccupied C16 tower house of the Sinclairs extended C19 and occupied to C20. Dangerous property.
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Brochel Castle
Brochel Castle, ruined C16 courtyard castle on a rocky stack built by the McLeods and abandoned C17
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Brodick Castle
Brodick Castle, a C16 tower house of the Hamiltons on the site of earlier castles. National Trust for Scotland.
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Blacket House
Blacket House, ruins of a C16/17 tower house of the Bells within gated gardens of house of the same name
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Blackhouse Tower
Blackhouse Tower, obscure ruined C16 tower of the Stewarts, probably abandoned by C18
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Blackness Castle
Blackness Castle, a C15 tower and courtyard of the Crichtons, later altered by the Crown. In use until 2nd World War.
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Blair Castle Atholl
Blair Castle, the extended castle/palace of the Dukes of Atholl built around C13 tower of the Comyns. Open to the public.
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Blair Castle Dalry
Blair Castle or House, occupied C15/16 tower of the Blairs extended C17 and since. Available to let and as venue
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Blair Drummond Motte
Blair Drummond Motte, very large ditched motte on promontory site, probably a royal castle site
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Blairfindy Castle
Blairfindy Castle, a ruined C16 tower house of the Gordons burned out 1746 and fenced off for safety reasons
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Blairlogie Castle
Blairlogie Castle, privately occupied C16 tower of the Spittals extended C16 and again C20
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Blairquhan Castle
Blairquhan Castle, C19 mansion on site of earlier castle dating to C15 of the Kennedies and Whitefoords. Available for hire.
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Blanerne Castle
Blanerne Castle, ruins of C16 tower and courtyard of the Lumsdens, probably abandoned C18/19
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Blervie Castle
Blervie Castle, ruined C16 tower house of the Dunbars on ?earlier castle site; fenced off for safety reasons after C20 storm
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Boddam Castle
Boddam Castle, ruinous courtyard castle of the Keiths on promontory site probably abandoned C18
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Boghall Castle
Boghall Castle, two towers remain of large C16 or earlier castle of the Flemings abandoned C18 and robbed of stone
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Bonnybridge Motte
Bonnybridge Motte, a mutilated rectangular C12 ditched motte incorporating Roman e/w in school grounds
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Bonshaw Tower
Bonshaw Tower, C16 tower of the Irvings still occupied by that family and available to hire as a venue
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Bordie Castle
Bordie Castle ruins of C17 tower house of the Bruces built into farm buildings
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Boreland Mote
Boreland Mote, a modest ditched motte with counterscarp bank on riverside site
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Boreland Mote
Boreland Mote, more properly Parton, a ditched motte utilising natural knoll on burnside site
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Boreland Tower
Boreland Tower, ruins of C16 tower of the Charteris family in private garden and used as a shed
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Bass of Inverurie
Bass of Inverurie, C12 earthwork castle of Earl David of Garioch & Huntingdon in use until early C14 altered by later landscaping
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Bavelaw Castle
Bavelaw Castle, privately occupied C16 tower house of the Dundases extended C17. Abandoned and restored C20
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Beaufort Castle and Dounie
Beaufort Castle, C19 mansion on site of castle dating to C12 damaged by Cromwell, destroyed 1747. Current owner is very private.
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Bedlay Castle
Bedlay Castle, privately occupied C16 tower house of the Boyds extended C17 by Robertons
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Beldorney Castle
Beldorney Castle, occupied C16 tower house of the Gordons extended C17 with wings and courtyard
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Belhelvie Lodge
Belhelvie Lodge, privately occupied C18 mansion built for the Lumsdens extended C19 and C20
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Belmont Castle
Belmont castle, a large C18 mansion modified C19 and incorporating a C16 tower of the Bishops of Dunkeld. Private.
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Bemersyde House
Bemersyde House, occupied C16 tower of the Haigs, extended multiple times. Grounds occasionally open
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Benholm Castle
Benholm Castle, ruined C15/16 tower of the Lundys and adjacent ruined C18 mansion of the Keiths
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Benholm’s Lodge
Benholms Lodge, unoccupied but private C17 tower house of the Keiths extended C18 and relocated c1971
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Benthead Motte
Benthead Motte, a low ditched motte of modest size overlooking the Annan valley
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Berriedale Castle
Berriedale Castle, much ruined C15 tower and courtyard of the Sutherlands/Oliphants and later Sinclairs occupying coastal promontory
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Berwick Castle
Berwick Castle, ruins of C12-15 royal castle in strong position over River Tweed, in English hands since 1482
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Biel House
Biel House, a private occupied mansion, is built around a ?C15/16 tower house of the Dunbars
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Biggar Castle
Biggar Castle, earthworks of substantial C12 castle of Flemings abandoned C14; now occupied by private residence
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Birkhill House
Birkhill House, occupied C18 castellated mansion extended C19 on site of C16 castle of Leslies. Available to let
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Birkshaw Moatland
Birkshaw Moatland, large rectangular ditched motte & upcast bank on rise in marsh, built by Cunninghams
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Birse Castle
Birse Castle, privately occupied short-lived C17 tower of the Gordons restored and extended early C20 with large wing
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Bishops Palace Kirkwall
The Bishops Palace, Kirkwall, a large ruined ?C12 hall extended C16 with drum tower giving appearance of tower house.
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Blackcraig Castle
Blackcraig Castle, C19 occupied mansion with restored C16 tower of the Maxwells to the rear. Tower available for let.
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Banff Castle
Banff Castle, earthworks of C12 castle destroyed C14; remains of later courtyard wall and occupied C18 house on the site
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Bannachra Castle
Bannachra Castle, ruins of a C16 tower of the Galbraiths or Colquhouns on promontory site
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Barcaldine Castle
Barcaldine Castle, a C17 tower house of the Campbells abandoned C19. Now restored and operating as a luxury hotel.
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Barclosh Castle
Barclosh Castle, ruins of ?C16 tower of the Herres, and later Maxwell, families built into field wall
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Bardowie Castle
Bardowie Castle, privately occupied C15/16 tower of the Hamiltons extended C18 onwards by Buchanans
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Barholm Castle
Barholm Castle, privately occupied C15 tower of the MacCullochs extended C16, abandoned C18 and restored early C21
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Barjarg House
Barjarg Tower, privately occupied tower of the Douglases and Griersons forms part of C19 mansion
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Barmagachan Mote
Barmagachan Mote, large ditched motte adjacent to stream is largely overgorn by trees
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Barnbougle Castle
Barnbougle Castle, privately occupied and much altered C17 tower house of the Mowbrays and Hamiltons
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Barncluith Castle
Barncluith Castle, privately occupied C16 tower house of the Hamiltons; fell into disrepair mid C19 and restored C20
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Barnes Castle
Barnes Castle, unusual C16 courtyard castle of rectangular plan started by the Setons and never completed
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Barnhills Castle
Barnhills Castle, well-hidden ruins of C16 tower of the Turnbulls in woods overlooking Teviotdale
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Barns Tower
Barns Tower, restored C16 tower of modest size built by the Burnets, available for let
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Barony Castle
Barony Castle, occupied C16 tower house of the Murrays much extended C17-18 and now run as a hotel
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Barr Castle Ayrshire
Barr Castle, Ayrshire, private but unoccupied C15 tower of the Lockharts abandoned C17, open by appointment
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Barr Castle Renfrewshire
Barr Castle, ruined C15 tower built and altered C16 by the Glen family, later occupied by Hamiltons from C17 to C18
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Barra Castle
Barra Castle, privately occupied and much extended C15 tower of the Blackhalls and Setons now run as a venue
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Barras Castle
Barras Castle, ruins of late C17 tower house probably built by the Ogilvies and abandoned by mid C18
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Barscobe Castle
Barscobe Castle, occupied C16 tower house of the MacLellans; sold repeatedly C18 onwards and restored C20. Available to let
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Bass Castle
Bass Castle, remains of C16 -C18 artillery fort on site of earlier castle on the Bass Rock dating to at least 1405
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Ballindalloch Castle
Ballindalloch Castle, unusual triple-towered 16th century tower house of the Grants greatly extended and enhanced C17-C19.
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Ballinshoe Tower
Ballinshoe Tower, a small ruined C16 tower and walled garden of the Lindsays and Ogilvies abandoned C18
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Balloch Castle
Balloch Castle, an abandoned C19 mansion, now under repair, near earthworks of C13 castle of the Lennoxes.
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Ballone Castle
Ballone Castle, privately occupied C16 tower house of the Dunbars and Mackenzies, ruinous by mid C18, restored 1990s
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Ballumbie Castle
Ballumbie Castle, ruined C16 castle of unusual design. Built by the Lovells but ruined by 1682. Fenced off for safety
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Balmaclellan Mote
Balmaclellan Mote, a large ditched motte occupying natural hilltop site; ditch largely ploughed out
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Balmangan Tower
Balmangan Tower, ruins of C16 tower house of the MacLellans in private garden
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Balmanno Castle
Balmanno Castle, privately occupied C16 tower house of the Auchinlecks extended C17 and completely reworked C20
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Balmoral Castle
Balmoral Castle, the C19 shooting lodge of the Royal Family built to replace earlier tower house of the Farquharsons.
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Balmuto Castle
Balmuto Castle, privately occupied C15 tower of the Boswells extended C16-18, abandoned C19, restored and extended C20
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Balnagown Castle
Balnagown Castle, occupied multiphase mansion containing C14 tower; extended C17,18,19 by the Ross family
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Balquhain Castle
Balquhain Castle, ruined C15 tower and scant remains of courtyard buildings of the Leslies burned out in 1746
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Baltersan Castle
Baltersan Castle, ruined C16 tower house of the Kennedies and abandoned by Arbuthnots mid C18. For sale at time of writing
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Balthayock Castle
Balthayock Castle, unoccupied tower of the Blairs ruined C19 but restored. Probably C15 despite modern datestone saying 1370
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Balvaird Castle
Balvaird Castle, a C16 tower house of the Murrays ? On site of earlier castle. Largely abandoned C20 now open to the public.
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Balvenie Castle
Balvenie Castle, ruined C13 courtyard castle of the Comyns with C16 ruined palace of Earls of Atholl later used by the Inneses.
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Balwearie Castle
Balwearie Castle, ruined C15 tower of the Scotts, probably abandoned and ruined by C18
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Balzieland Castle
Balzieland Castle, ruins of C15 tower of McDoualls destroyed C1500 and built into garden walls
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Bamff House
Bamff House, privately occupied C16 tower of the Ramsays, extended & altered C18-19. Property to let on estate
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Auldton Mote
Auldton Motte, a large earthwork castle of the Moffat family probably destroyed during the Wars of Independence
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Avoch Castle
Avoch Castle, scant remains of substantial C12-14 castle of Murrays extended by Douglases before destruction c1455
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Avochie Castle
Avochie Castle, ruins of unimpressive C16/17 tower house ofteh Gordons abandoned ?C18
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Ayr Castle
Ayr Castle, site of C12 royal castle rebuilt C14 and destroyed C17 with construction of Citadel fort, now vanished
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Ayton Castle
Ayton Castle, a privately occupied C19 mansion built near or on the site of at least three earlier castles dating back to C12
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Balbegno Castle
Balbegno Castle, restored C16 tower house of the Woods extended several times to C19. Now available to rent
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Balbithan House
Balbithan House, privately occupied and extended C17 tower house of the Chalmers family, recently for sale
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Balcarres House
Balcarres House, mansion containing parts of C16 tower house of Lindsays, much altered and extended C19 by Lindsays
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Balcastle Motte
Balcastle Motte, large motte with mostly natural ditch overlooking Kelvin valley
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Balcomie Castle
Balcomie Castle, unoccupied but private C16 tower house of the Learmouths extended C17 with modern house adjacent
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Baldoon Castle
Baldoon Castle, ruins of C16/17 tower house & courtyard of the Dunbars/Dalrymples
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Balfluig Castle
Balfluig Castle, occupied C16 tower house of the Forbeses, restored late C20 and viewable by appointment only
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Balfour Castle Kirriemuir
Balfour Castle, Kirriemuir, a single tower survives intact from mostly demolished ?C15 Ogilvie castle
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Balgavies Castle
Balgavies Castle, foundations of tower house of Lindsays destroyed in 1593 by James VI and never rebuilt
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Balgonie Castle
Balgonie Castle; C14 tower and courtyard of the Sibbalds and Lundies, abandoned C19.
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Balgreggan Motte
Balgreggan Motte, large ditched motte on ridge with rampart around summit. Damaged during 1940s
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Balhousie Castle
Balhousie Castle, occupied C19 mansion ?incorporating parts of a C16 tower house of the Hays. Run as the Black Watch Museum
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Ballaggan Motte
Ballaggan Motte, a small standalone ditched motte overlooking minor watercourse junction
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Ballencrieff House
Ballencrieff House, privately occupied C16 tower house of the Murrays burned down in 1868 and restored 1990s
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Ballinbreich Castle
Ballinbreich Castle, a ruined C14-C16 tower and courtyard of the Leslies overlooking the River Tay.
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Ascog Castle Cowal
Asgog Castle, ruins of C15 tower of the Lamonts destroyed by Campbells C17. Not to be confused with Ascog on the Isle of Bute
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Ashintully Castle
Ashintully Castle, an occupied C16 tower house of Spaldings extended C17 and abandoned. Repaired and reoccupied C19
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Asliesk Castle
Asliesk Castle, ruins of C16 tower house of the Dunbars on working farm - fenced off for safety reasons
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Asloun Castle
Asloun Castle, ruins of C16/17 tower house of the Calders and later, Forbeses, in private garden
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Auchanachie Castle
Auchanachie Castle or House, privately occupied C16 tower house of the Gordons extended to C18 and refurbished C20
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Auchans Castle
Auchans Castle, C16 tower of Wallaces extended C17 by Cochranes. New house (demolished) built C19, castle abandoned C20
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Auchen Castle
Auchen Castle, ruins of C13 castle of the Kirkpatricks repurposed as artillery fort C15/16 by Douglases or Maitlands
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Auchenbowie Castle
Auchenbowie Castle or House, privately occupied C16 tower of Bruces extended C17 and then C18+19 by Munros.
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Auchenfranco Castle
Auchenfranco Castle, faint earthworks of rectangular ditched motte said to have contained masonry
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Auchenharvie Castle
Auchenharvie Castle, ruined C15 tower of the Cunninghames occupied to late C17 and in ruins late C18
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Auchenskeock Castle
Auchenskeock Castle, ruins presumed to represent C16 tower house within working farmyard
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Auchindoun Castle
Auchindoun, ruins of large C15 tower within later courtyard and earthworks of much earlier multivallate hillfort
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Auchinleck Castle
Auchinleck Castle, ruins of castle of unknown date abandoned by C17 on riverside promontory site
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Auchness Castle
Auchness Castle, privately occupied C16/17 tower of the MacDoualls extended C18-C19
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Auchterhouse Castle
Auchterhouse Castle, scant remains of a C16 tower of the Stewarts in garden of a privately occupied and much altered multi-phase house
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Auchterless Moathead
Auchterless Moathead, ditched motte on riverside site next to kirk; associated with nearby gallows
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Auldearn Castle
Auldearn Castle, C12 motte erected by King William the Lion with traces of ditch at the base and later perimeter wall
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Auldhame Castle
Auldhame Castle, ruins of C16 tower house of the Otterburns in exposed clifftop site probably dismantled C17
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Ardfad Castle
Ardfad Castle, ruins of C16/17 tower of the MacDougalls of Ardencaple, probably abandoned C18
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Ardgowan Castle
Ardgowan Castle, unoccupied and private C15 tower of the Stewarts abandoned C18 in favour opf new mansion; restored C19
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Ardmaddy Castle
Ardmaddy Castle, privately occupied C18 mansion incorporating parts of a C15 castle of the MacDougalls rebuilt by the Campbells C16
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Ardmillan Castle
Ardmillan Castle, site of C16 tower house of the Kennedies extended C17-18; burned down C20 and demolished. Grounds now a caravan park
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Ardross Castle Fife
Ardross Castle Fife, ruins of C14 castle of the Dishingtons, probably abandoned C17 after sale to the Scotts
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Ardross Castle Alness
Ardross Castle, Highland, occupied C19 baronial mansion by Ross for the Mathesons, run as a conference and wedding venue
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Ardrossan Castle
Ardrossan Castle, ruins of C15 castle of the Montgomeries demolished C17 on the site of an earlier castle; considered dangerous
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Ardstinchar Castle
Ardstinchar Castle, ruins of C15 tower and courtyard of the Kennedies, abandoned by Hamiltons C18 and used as a quarry
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Ardtornish Castle
Ardtornish Castle, scant ruins of C13 hall and outbuildings of the Macdonalds and MacLeans, abandoned by C17
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Ardvorlich House
Ardvorlich House, ?site of tower of the Stewarts from C16, site now occupied by late C18 mansion extended C19
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Ardvreck Castle
Ardvreck Castle, a ruined C16 MacLeod tower house on Loch Assynt destroyed in C18. Danger of falling masonry.
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Ardwell Mote
Ardwell Mote, large ditched motte on river cliff site near estuary with fragmentary bank suggesting bailey
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Armadale
Armadale Castle, roofless shell of C19 mansion containing earlier work. Estate and gardens open to the public
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Arnage Castle
Arnage Castle, privately occupied C16 tower of Cheynes extended by the Rosses C18
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Arnhall Castle
Arnhall Castle, ruins of C17 tower house associated with Earls of Atholl on private estate land
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Arniston House
Arniston House, occupied C18 Adam mansion containing fragments of C16 tower house, all of the Dundases
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Arnot Tower
Arnot Tower, ruined C16 tower within private grounds of C19 house. Gardens no longer seem to be open to public
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Aros Castle
Aros Castle, ruined hall and courtyard castle of the MacDougalls and Macdonalds, and later MacLeans, abandoned in C18
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Arrochar Castle
Arrochar Castle, supposed seat of the MacFarlanes C17. Site occupied by a hotel formerly known as Arrochar House
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Aikwood Tower
Aikwood Tower, occupied C16 tower of the Scotts restored C20 by Lord Steel; now available as a venue
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Ailsa Castle
Ailsa Castle, ruins of tower of the Hamiltons in ruins C16 and restored, used as a prison until C19
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Airdrie House
Airdrie House, much extended and altered occupied C16 tower of the Lumsdens, Prestons and Anstruthers
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Aird’s Castle
Airds Castle, ruins of C15 castle of Macdonalds later held from the Crown on coastal promontory site
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Airlie Castle
Airlie Castle, privately occupied C18 mansion incorporating parts of a castle of the Ogilvies dating back to the 15th century
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Airth Castle
Airth Castle, occupied C15 tower of Bruces on site of earlier castle, extended C16-19 and now run as a hotel
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Aithernie Castle
Aithernie Castle, ruins of C17 tower house of the Riggses and Watsons, ruined by early C19
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Aldie Castle
Aldie Castle, privately occupied C16 tower of the Mercers with later courtyard abandoned C18 and restored C20
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Aldourie Castle
Aldourie Castle, occupied C17 tower house of the Mackintoshes extended C19 and now run as a hotel
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Allardice Castle
Allardice Castle, privately occupied and restored C16 tower house of the Allardices extended C17 into courtyard mansion
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Alloa Tower
Alloa Tower, a large C14 tower house of the Erskine Earls of Mar; later extensions now demolished. National Trust for Scotland.
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Almond Castle
Almond Castle, ruined C15 tower of the Crawfords extended by Livingstones C16, Forfeited and abandoned C18
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Altyre Castle
Altyre Castle, C13 motte of the Comyns abandoned C15, adjacent to ruined C12/13 chapel; ?site of later tower house
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Amhuinnsuidhe Castle
Amhuinnsuidhe Castle, occupied C19 D Bryce mansion built for the Murray Earl of Dunmore, now run as a hotel
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Amisfield Tower
Amisfield Tower, occupied C16 tower of the Charteris family extended in flamboyant style C17
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Annan Castle
Annan Castle, remains of a C12 earthwork castle of the Bruce Lords of Annandale eroded by river and destroyed by the C16
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Applegarth Motte
Applegarth, motte on riverside site adjacent to working farm which occupies a possible bailey site
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Arbuthnott House
Arbuthnott House, remnants of C16 tower of Arbuthnotts built into much extended mansion; open to the public occasionally
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Ardblair Castle
Ardblair Castle, a privately occupied tower house and courtyard of the Blairs dating to the 16th century
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Ardclach Bell Tower
Ardclach Bell Tower, a small defensive C17 belfry on a hilltop for calling people to church or an alarm about raiders
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Abercairny Castle
Abercairny House or Castle, occupied C20 mansion of the Murrays built near site of earlier buildings, available as a venue
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Abercorn Castle
Abercorn Castle, a now vanished castle of the Douglases on a promontory overlooking the Forth, destroyed by the Crown 1455
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Aberdalgie Castle
Aberdalgie Castle, site of a C14 castle of the Oliphants later held by the Hays, and now occupied by a C19 mansion of the Dewar family
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Aberdeen Castle
Aberdeen Castle, site of a vanished C13 royal castle destroyed 1308, and mid C17 fort now occupied by blocks of flats
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Aberdour Castle
Aberdour Castle, a ruined C15 tower and courtyard of the Douglases on site of ?C13 hall house of the Mortimers; abandoned C17.
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Abergeldie Castle
Abergeldie Castle, a privately owned and occupied C16 tower of the Gordons overlooking the River Dee
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Abertarff Castle
Abertarff Castle, site of C12 earthwork castle of the Thirlestanes destroyed in MacWilliam rebellion 1228
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Aberuchill Castle
Aberuchill Castle, privately occupied C17 tower house of the Campbells & Drummonds, extended C19
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Abington Motte
Abington Motte, earthworks of small ?C12 motte and bailey ?of the Crawfords of Crawfordjohn on riverside site
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Aboyne Castle
Aboyne Castle, a C17 tower house of the Gordons much extended C18-19 and abandoned to be restored in the 1980s.
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Achadun Castle
Achadun Castle, ruins of a C13 courtyard castle of the MacDougalls later held by the Bishops of Argyll, before moving to Saddell Castle
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Achadunan Motte
Achadunan, mound and flat bottomed marshy ditch of motte on riverside site
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Achallader Castle
Achallader Castle, ruins of C16/17 tower house of the Campbells associated with the Massacre of Glencoe and damaged repeatedly before eventual abandonment c1700
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Achanelid
Achanelid, rectangular motte with bank ?enclosing bailey area on riverside site and surrounding ditch
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Achnacarry Castle
Achnacarry Castle, ruins of C17 tower house of Camerons destroyed C18; also occupied C19 mansion of same name
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Achnagairn Castle
Achnagairn Castle or House, occupied C19/20 baronial-style mansion available for use as a venue
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Ackergill Tower
Ackergill Tower, occupied C16 tower of the Keiths, Sinclairs & Dunbars extended to C19
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Affleck Castle
Affleck Castle, privately occupied C15 tower house of the Auchenlecks and later, Reids; abandoned C18 and refurbished
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Aiket Castle
Aiket Castle, privately occupied C15 tower of the Cunninghames extended C17 and occupied to C20. Restored late C20
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Abbots Tower
Abbots Tower, privately occupied C16 tower of the Browns, abandoned C17 and restored C20
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