Castles · North West England
Castlewigg Castle
Castlewigg Castle — scheduled monument-listed castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Castlewigg Castle is a scheduled monument-listed castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB16741). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Place summary
Castlewigg Castle is a scheduled monument located in the Scottish Lowlands. This historic site reflects the region's medieval heritage and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 54.7589, -4.4451
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG8 8DP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
Sources
- wikidata: Q17795894 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Castlewigg Castle?
- Castlewigg Castle is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG8 8DP).
- What is Castlewigg Castle?
- Castlewigg Castle — scheduled monument-listed castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Castlewigg Castle?
- Drivers can use postcode DG8 8DP.
- Is Castlewigg Castle a listed building?
- Castlewigg Castle is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Does Castlewigg Castle charge admission?
- Castlewigg Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Castlewigg Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG8 8DP. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency.