What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Mindork Castle as Castle (medieval). 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.
Mindork Castle was built in the 13th century by the de Moravia family, a prominent Scottish noble lineage. It is remembered for its strategic position in the Scottish Borders, reflecting the region's turbulent medieval history and the importance of strongholds in feudal defense and territorial control.
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Places near here
Mindork FellBuilding (period Unassigned), Corn Drying Kiln (period Unassigned), Field System (period Unassigned) · 439 yd
KirkcowanSpindle Whorl (iron)(period Unassigned) · 1338 yd
Barnearnie, BridgeRoad Bridge (19th Century) · 1484 yd
West CrosherieCross Slab (early Medieval) · 1582 yd
CraighlawTower House (medieval) · 1.7 mi
Barskeoch FellMountain / peak · 3.0 mi
Old Place of MochrumTower House (medieval) · 3.0 mi
Heathery Ward WoodWood · 3.4 mi
Scar IslandWood · 3.5 mi
Culvennan FellMountain / peak · 3.9 mi
Torhouse Stone CircleHeritage attraction · 4.0 mi
Gargrie IslandIslet · 4.3 mi