What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Cockpool Castle as Castle (medieval), Moat (medieval). 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.
Cockpool Castle was a medieval stronghold, likely built in the 13th or 14th century, and is remembered for its strategic position in the Scottish Borders region, an area historically marked by conflict between Scotland and England. Its moated design reflects the defensive needs of the period.
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Places near here
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StanhopeMoat (medieval) · 1314 yd
Brow WellWell (period Unassigned) · 1658 yd
Comlongon CastleTower House (medieval) · 1747 yd
Comlongon Castle (Hotel)Castle · 1750 yd
Brow PlantationWood · 1.1 mi
Lochar WaterBreakwater (period Unassigned) · 1.1 mi
War MemorialMemorial · 1.5 mi
Clarencefield, MilestoneMilestone (period Unassigned) · 1.5 mi
Mouswald, Mouswald CemeteryWar Memorial (20th Century) · 3.1 mi
Camp HillMountain / peak · 5.6 mi
Mid CraigMountain / peak · 6.2 mi