What is recorded here
Castle Hill in Kilmarnock remains an unidentified mound, perhaps hiding a lost fortress or a forgotten burial ground. Its exact purpose has slipped from human memory, leaving only shape and silence behind. The land keeps its secrets intact, waiting for someone clever enough to ask the right questions.
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Kilmarnock, Castle Hill as Mound (period Unknown). 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.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
Caprington, Engine House and Water TowerEngine House (19th Century) · 355 yd
Caprington Castle, Walled GardenGarden (period Unassigned) · 732 yd
Kilmarnock, Shortlees, Caprington Avenue, Bisf HousingHousing Estate (modern) · 878 yd
Caprington CastleCastle (medieval), Tower House (medieval) · 1059 yd
Plaque: Hill of JudgementMemorial · 1344 yd
Kilmarnock, Riccarton Parish Church, ChurchyardBurial Ground(s) (post Medieval), Churchyard (post Medieval) · 1369 yd
Kilmarnock, Old Street, Riccarton Parish ChurchChapel (medieval), Church (early 19th Century) (1823), Mound (medieval) · 1374 yd
Kilmarnock, Portland StreetNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 1.5 mi
Kilmarnock War MemorialMemorial · 1.5 mi
Kilmarnock, St Joseph's AcademyNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 2.1 mi
Craigie CastleCastle (medieval), Hall House (12th Century) - (13th Century) · 2.6 mi
Jubilee WoodForest · 2.9 mi