What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Kirkcudbright Castle as Castle (medieval), Earthwork(s) (period Unassigned), Core (flint)(neolithic) - (bronze Age). 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.
Kirkcudbright Castle was built in the 13th century by the Maxwell family, who held it as a key stronghold in the southwest of Scotland. It is remembered for its strategic role in regional conflicts and its association with the powerful Maxwell earls.
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Places near here
Kirkcudbright, St Mary's Wynd, Kirkcudbright Academy, Cochran Memorial GymnasiumGymnasium (modern) · 232 yd
Kirkcudbright Primary SchoolSchool (21st Century) · 286 yd
KirkcudbrightAxe Hammer (period Unassigned) · 342 yd
Kirkcudbright, Buchanan StreetNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 468 yd
Kirkcudbright, Castle Street, GeneralGeneral View (period Unassigned) · 577 yd
Kirkcudbright, 21 Castle StreetTerraced House (19th Century) · 604 yd
War MemorialMemorial · 637 yd
Long AcreWood · 666 yd
Stewartry MuseumMuseum · 678 yd
Kirkcudbright Visitor CentreVisitor information · 755 yd
Kirkcudbright GalleriesGallery · 798 yd
Selkirk MemorialMemorial · 851 ydOther information
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