What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Abercorn Castle as Castle (medieval), Mound (period Unassigned), Obelisk (period Unassigned). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 10m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Abercorn Castle was built by the Douglas family in the 14th century and later held by the Earls of Selkirk. It is remembered for its strategic position on the River Clyde and its role in the border conflicts between Scotland and England.
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Places near here
Abercorn Church and Anglian MonasteryChurch (11th Century), Monastery (early Medieval), War Memorial(s) (20th Century) · 251 yd
Abercorn ChurchyardBurial Ground (medieval), Cross(s) (early Medieval), Hogback Stone(s) (early Medieval) · 265 yd
Hopetoun EstateMidden (medieval), Unidentified Pottery (period Unassigned) · 312 yd.jpg?width=1280)
Abercorn MuseumMuseum (19th Century) - (20th Century) · 313 yd
Midhope CastleTower House (medieval) · 1265 yd
Staneyhill TowerTower House (17th Century) · 1278 yd
Icehouse HillWood · 1.5 mi
Bailies MuirWood · 1.6 mi
Duntarvie CastleCountry House (16th Century), Garden (period Unassigned)(possible) · 1.8 mi
Blackness War MemorialMemorial · 2.0 mi
Blackness BayBay · 2.0 mi
South QueensferryNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 2.1 mi