What is recorded here
Westerkirk stands as a medieval tower house in Dumfries and Galloway, its stones marked by age rather than modern display. The structure still belongs to the landscape, waiting for someone to notice how much human life it has already absorbed.
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Westerkirk as Tower House (medieval). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 100m. 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.
Places near here
Westerkirk MainsBuilding Platform (medieval) - (post Medieval)(possible), Scooped Settlement (iron Age) · 312 yd_from_Enzieholm_-_geograph.org.uk_-_4190161.jpg?width=1280)
EnzieholmFarmstead (period Unassigned) · 648 yd
CrooksMound (period Unassigned), Wall(s) (period Unassigned) · 890 yd
Mid KnockFarmhouse (period Unassigned), Farmstead (period Unassigned) · 995 yd
Fell HillMountain / peak · 1121 yd
Telford MemorialMemorial · 1.3 mi
Great HillMountain / peak · 2.0 mi.jpg?width=1280)
WesterhallHouse (18th Century), Tower House (medieval) · 2.1 mi
The Lady Florance StoneMemorial · 3.6 mi
Gallowside WoodWood · 5.3 mi
Langholm CastleTower House (16th Century) · 5.9 mi
The Buccleuch CentreHeritage attraction · 5.9 mi