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Duchal Castle

Motte (medieval)
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Duchal Castle
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Why this matters

Duchal Castle was a medieval motte-and-bailey castle, likely built in the 12th or 13th century, and is associated with the historical region of Renfrewshire in Scotland. It is remembered as an example of early feudal military architecture in the Scottish Lowlands.

What is recorded here

Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Duchal Castle as Motte (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.
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