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Kirkhill Castle

Tower House (16th Century)

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Kirkhill Castle is a 16th-century tower house located in Scotland, built as a defensive residence during a period of frequent border conflicts. It is remembered for its historical significance as a typical example of Scottish tower house architecture and its well-documented location in the National Record of the Historic Environment.

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Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Kirkhill Castle as 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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