What is recorded here

Newton Mearns, Waterfoot Road, Mearns Castle is a 15th-century tower house that became a 17th-century barracks in 1675 and a Covenanters meeting place in 1663. The castle may date to the medieval period, and a 20th-century church stands nearby. The site belongs to East Renfrewshire, Scotland.

Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Newton Mearns, Waterfoot Road, Mearns Castle as Barracks (17th Century) (1675), Castle (medieval)(possible), Church (20th Century), Covenanters Meeting Place (17th Century) (1663), Tower House (15th Century). 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.

Mearns Castle was likely built in the 17th century, possibly as a defensive structure or residence, and later served as barracks in 1675. It is remembered for its association with the Covenanters, who used the site as a meeting place during a period of religious and political upheaval in Scotland.

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