Castles · North West England
Myrton Castle
Myrton Castle — scheduled monument-listed castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Billy McCrorie — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Myrton Castle is a scheduled monument-listed castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry SM2022). 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
Myrton Castle is a secular tower that dates back to its designation on 20 January 1951. It is located in Dumfries and Galloway and is recognized for its historical significance as a scheduled monument under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Myrton Castle is a scheduled monument located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is notable for its historical significance, reflecting the architectural heritage of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 54.7576, -4.5499
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG8 9LD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
Sources
- wikidata: Q17811255 (CC0)
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Crannog
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Monreith House
Historic houses · 0.6 km
White Loch of Myrton
Lakes · 0.8 km
Drumfad Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.0 km
Drumtroddan Standing Stones
Stone circles · 1.1 km
Drumtroddan Cup and Ring marks
Archaeological sites · 1.4 km
Fell of Barhullion
Mountains & hills · 2.0 km
Fell of Barhullion
Vineyards · 2.0 km
Fell of Barhullion
Forts · 2.0 km
Kings Green Caravan Park
Campsites · 2.0 km
Port William Mill, High Street, Port William
Watermills · 2.1 km
Old Place of Monreith
Literary houses · 2.1 km
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Monreith House
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Drumfad Bridge
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Drumtroddan Standing Stones
Drumtroddan Standing Stones — a stone circle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Drumtroddan Cup and Ring marks
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Where to eat & stay near Myrton Castle
Places to stay
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Kings Green Caravan Park
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Garlieston Lodge Caravan Site
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Garlieston Caravan Club Site
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Burrowhead Holiday Village
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Castle Cary Holiday Park
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Places to eat & drink
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The Harbour Inn, 18, 19 South Crescent, Garlieston
The Harbour Inn, 18, 19 South Crescent, Garlieston in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
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17 North Main Street, Wigtown
17 North Main Street, Wigtown in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
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The Craighlaw Arms, 23 Main Street, Kirkcowan
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Myrton Castle?
- Myrton Castle is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG8 9LD).
- What is Myrton Castle?
- Myrton Castle — scheduled monument-listed castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Myrton Castle?
- Drivers can use postcode DG8 9LD.
- Is Myrton Castle a listed building?
- Myrton Castle is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Does Myrton Castle charge admission?
- Myrton Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Myrton Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG8 9LD. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency.