Castles · Central Scotland
Balloch Castle,earthwork,Loch Lomond Park
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Balloch Castle,earthwork,Loch Lomond Park — scheduled monument in West Dunbartonshire, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Balloch · 0.8 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Balloch Castle,earthwork,Loch Lomond Park is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Heritage designation: scheduled monument. Wikidata describes it as: "scheduled monument in West Dunbartonshire, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.0091°, -4.5872°.
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Heritage listing
Balloch Castle is a secular structure that has been designated as a scheduled monument due to its national importance. The site reflects historical significance within the context of West Dunbartonshire and is protected under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Balloch Castle is an earthwork located in Loch Lomond Park, in the Scottish Highlands. It is designated as a scheduled monument, highlighting its historical significance in the region. The site offers insights into the area's medieval past and its strategic importance.
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- Coordinates
- 56.0091, -4.5872
- District
- West Dunbartonshire
- Postcode
- G83 8QL
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Dunbartonshire
- Nearest railway station
- Balloch — 0.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q80830765 (CC0)
- commons: Balloch Castle,earthwork,Loch Lomond Park.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Theatres · 0.5 km
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Balloch Central railway station
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Balloch Bridge, River Leven, Balloch Road, Balloch
Historic bridges · 0.7 km
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Time out
Hostels · 0.7 km
Balloch railway station
Heritage railway stations · 0.8 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Balloch Castle,earthwork,Loch Lomond Park?
- Balloch Castle,earthwork,Loch Lomond Park is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode G83 8QL).
- What is Balloch Castle,earthwork,Loch Lomond Park?
- Balloch Castle,earthwork,Loch Lomond Park — scheduled monument in West Dunbartonshire, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Balloch Castle,earthwork,Loch Lomond Park?
- The nearest railway station is Balloch, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode G83 8QL.
- Is Balloch Castle,earthwork,Loch Lomond Park a listed building?
- Balloch Castle,earthwork,Loch Lomond Park is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Does Balloch Castle,earthwork,Loch Lomond Park charge admission?
- Balloch Castle,earthwork,Loch Lomond Park typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Balloch Castle,earthwork,Loch Lomond Park?
- The nearest railway station is Balloch, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G83 8QL.