Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Gate Tower, Creich Castle
In or near Balmerino.
Gate Tower, Creich Castle — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
James Allan — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Cupar · 8.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Gate Tower at Creich Castle, the nearest railway station is Cupar, which is 8.4 km away. The postcode for the site is KY15 4PA, and entry is free.
About
Gate Tower, Creich Castle is a category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB2141). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Category B Date Added 08/08/1973 Local Authority Fife Planning Authority Fife Parish Creich (Fife) NGR NO 32832 21259 Coordinates 332832, 721259 — Remains of small circular gate tower flattened where it abutted barmkin. Harled rubble, whitewashed, slated lean-to roof.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Gate Tower, Creich Castle is a memorial located in central Scotland. It is designated as a category B listed building, reflecting its historical significance. The structure is noted for its architectural features and its association with the surrounding castle grounds.
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- Coordinates
- 56.3788, -3.0892
- District
- Fife
- Postcode
- KY15 4PA
- Parliamentary constituency
- North East Fife
- Nearest railway station
- Cupar — 8.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17804011 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gate Tower, Creich Castle?
- Gate Tower, Creich Castle is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode KY15 4PA).
- What is Gate Tower, Creich Castle?
- Gate Tower, Creich Castle — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Gate Tower, Creich Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Cupar, about 8.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode KY15 4PA.
- Is Gate Tower, Creich Castle a listed building?
- Gate Tower, Creich Castle is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Gate Tower, Creich Castle free to visit?
- Yes, Gate Tower, Creich Castle is free to enter.
- How do I get to Gate Tower, Creich Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KY15 4PA. It sits within the North East Fife parliamentary constituency.