What is recorded here
Careston Castle, Old Gates still mark the entrance in Angus, though no date or owner appears in the public record. The stones may have guided carts, kept rain out or simply divided a household from the road. Whatever they did, they survived the castle's newer rooms and every forgotten change around them.
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Careston Castle, Old Gates as Gate(s) (period Unassigned). 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.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
Careston CastleTower House (medieval) · 79 yd
Careston Parish Kirk, Manse, StablesStable(s) (19th Century) · 516 yd
Nether CarestonRig and Furrow (medieval) - (post Medieval) · 1437 yd
Mill of MarcusCist(s) (bronze Age), Bead (faience)(bronze Age), Cinerary Urn(s) (bronze Age), Food Vessel Urn (pottery)(bronze Age) · 1509 yd
North WoodForest · 1540 yd
Easter MarcusFarmstead (18th Century) - (19th Century)(possible) · 1.2 mi
Muirton WoodForest · 1.5 mi
MarcusCastle (medieval) · 1.7 mi
The Serpent StoneHeritage attraction · 2.5 mi
The Crescent StoneHeritage attraction · 2.5 mi
Crook HillMountain / peak · 3.0 mi
Tannadice War MemorialMemorial · 3.6 mi