
What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Dumbarton, Castle Street as No Class (event) (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.
Dumbarton Castle, located on Castle Street, was originally built by the Vikings in the 10th century and later held by the Scottish crown. It is important as a historic stronghold controlling the River Clyde and as a key site in medieval Scottish history.
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Places near here
Scottish Maritime MuseumHeritage attraction · 117 yd
Dumbarton, Church Street, Burgh HallTown Hall (19th Century) · 166 yd
Dumbarton, Castle Street, Napier MausoleumMausoleum (period Unassigned) · 198 yd
Dumbarton, Church Street, Dumbarton Academy and HallsBurgh Chambers (19th Century), Office (20th Century), School (19th Century) · 204 yd
Dumbarton DistilleryDistillery (20th Century) · 257 yd
Boer War MemorialMemorial · 320 yd
Dumbarton, Riverside LaneNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 405 yd
Dumbarton, High StreetNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 617 yd
Duke of Argyll's BatteryHeritage attraction · 787 yd
Dumbarton CastleCastle (medieval), Fort (early Medieval)(possible), Hospital (first World War)(possible), Prison (medieval) · 851 yd
War MemorialMemorial · 1009 yd
Ferryhill PlantationWood · 1.6 miOther information
Photo: Lairich Rig · CC BY-SA 2.0