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Naughton Castle

Barmkin (16th Century), Inscribed Stone (17th Century), Tower House (16th Century)

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Naughton Castle was built as a tower house in the 16th century and later had an inscribed stone added in the 17th century. It is remembered as a barmkin, a type of courtyard or enclosure associated with Scottish castles, reflecting the defensive and architectural practices of the period.

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What is recorded here

Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Naughton Castle as Barmkin (16th Century), Inscribed Stone (17th Century), Tower House (16th 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.
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