What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Castle Semple, East Lodge and Gates as Gate(s) (period Unassigned), Lodge (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.
Castle Semple, East Lodge and Gates are part of the historic estate associated with the powerful Douglas family in the 14th century, later held by the Earls of Sempill. The site is remembered for its strategic role in the defense of the Scottish borderlands during the late medieval period.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
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Howwood StationRailway Station (19th Century) - (20th Century) · 286 yd
Howwood, Midton Road, GarageGarage (20th Century) · 650 yd
Elliston CastleTower House (medieval) · 933 yd
MuirdykesBattle Site (17th Century) · 1492 yd
Castle SempleNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 1690 yd
Skiff WoodWood · 1711 yd
Middle cascadeWaterfall · 1.2 mi
Ice houseCave · 1.3 mi
Castle Semple Park, CaveCave (period Unassigned), Garden Feature (period Unassigned) · 1.3 mi
Upper cascadeWaterfall · 1.3 mi
Broadfield HillMountain / peak · 1.3 mi