Discover Alone, back to main map

Glasgow, Croftfoot Road, Castlemilk House, Gate Piers

Gate Pier(s) (period Unassigned)

What is recorded here

Glasgow, Croftfoot Road, Castlemilk House, Gate Piers stand as unassigned gate piers in Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment. They mark the edge of a lost household, perhaps still holding the shape of a cart wheel or the shadow of a departing servant. The stones do not explain themselves, but they refuse to disappear.
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Glasgow, Croftfoot Road, Castlemilk House, Gate Piers as Gate Pier(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.
Castlemilk House, near Glasgow on Croftfoot Road, was built in the 18th century by the Maxwell family, who were prominent landowners in the area. The gate piers and surrounding estate are remembered for their historical association with the development of the Castlemilk area and as an example of Scottish Georgian architecture.

The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.

Places near here

Add to this placeAdd a picture Comment or add a tip

Explore 1,118,481 places