What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Blackcastle Rings as Promontory Fort (prehistoric), Rig and Furrow (medieval) - (post Medieval). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 1m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
A local castle; wider significance not recorded.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
BlackadderRig and Furrow (medieval) · 469 yd
Greenlaw MoorBrickworks (18th Century), Enclosure (post Medieval), Farmstead (post Medieval)(possible) · 1054 yd
Fangrist BurnFarmstead (post Medieval) · 1418 yd
RumbletonrigQuarry (post Medieval) · 1574 yd
War MemorialMemorial · 1.6 mi
WS Happer Memorial ParkMemorial · 1.8 mi
Hexpath Picnic SiteVisitor information · 2.4 mi
Hare LawMountain / peak · 2.9 mi
Redbraes CastleCastle (medieval) · 3.3 mi
Evelaw TowerTower House (16th Century) · 3.5 mi
CowrigAircraft (20th Century) · 3.6 mi
Lees HillMountain / peak · 3.6 miOther information
Photo: Walter Baxter · CC BY-SA 2.0