What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Lanark Castle as Castle (medieval), Coin(s) (roman). 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.
Lanark Castle was built in the late 13th century by the de Balliol family and later held by the Douglas family, becoming a key stronghold in the Wars of Scottish Independence. It is important as a strategic and historical site reflecting the turbulent medieval history of Lanark and its role in Scottish feudal and military affairs.
- Official record
- 46574
- Location
- inside public local-area border
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
Castlebank ParkBowling Green (modern)(possible), Tennis Court (modern)(possible) · 225 yd
Lanark, CastlebankCountry House (19th Century) · 320 yd
Lanark, 38-40 BroomgateDrill Hall (first World War)(possible), House (20th Century), Poor House (19th Century), School (17th Century)(possible) · 340 yd
Lanark, Bloomgate, Bank of ScotlandBank (financial) (period Unassigned) · 434 yd
Lanark, Bloomgate, Cairns Church of ScotlandChurch (19th Century), War Memorial (20th Century) · 435 yd
Lanark MuseumMuseum · 437 yd
Lanark, High StreetMidden (period Unassigned), Pit(s) (period Unassigned), Slag (iron)(period Unassigned), Unidentified Pottery (medieval) · 439 yd
William Wallace StatueMemorial · 456 yd
New Lanark World Heritage SiteVisitor information · 896 yd
Mill 4Heritage attraction · 927 yd
Falls of Clyde Visitor Centre (Scottish Wildlife Trust)Visitor information · 1069 yd
Hakespie HillMountain / peak · 1.4 mi