What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records New Cumnock, Castle as Commemorative Monument (period Unknown). 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.
New Cumnock Castle was built in the 13th century by the de Cumnock family, a prominent Scottish noble lineage. It is remembered as a strategic stronghold in the south of Scotland, reflecting the region's historical importance during the medieval period.
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Places near here
Robert Burns StatueMemorial · 49 yd
New Cumnock, GeneralGeneral View (period Unassigned) · 114 yd
New Cumnock, Castlehill, Arthur Memorial ChurchChurch (mid 19th Century) · 135 yd
New Cumnock, Cumnock CastleCastle (medieval), Moat (medieval) · 163 yd
New Cumnock, Afton Bridgend, Place of WorshipPlace of Worship (late 20th Century) · 532 yd
New Cumnock, Afton Cemetery, War MemorialWar Memorial (20th Century) · 1359 yd
PolquheysCairn (period Unassigned)(possible) · 1407 yd
Burnt HillMountain / peak · 2.0 mi
Hungry HillMountain / peak · 2.2 mi
Hare Hill Wind FarmNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 3.0 mi
Glaisnock HillNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 3.2 mi
Kyle CastleTower House (medieval) · 3.8 miOther information
Photo: Billy McCrorie · CC BY-SA 2.0