What is recorded here
Port Castle is a possible medieval castle and enclosure in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. Its exact age and function remain unknown, but it may have stood as a fortified building or enclosed settlement. The site is recorded in Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment, though the public may not enter it without permission.
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Port Castle as Building (period Unknown)(possible), Castle (medieval)(possible), Enclosure (period Unknown). 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.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
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Photo: Ann Cook · CC BY-SA 2.0