Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Tower, Strathmartine Castle
In or near Invergowrie.
Tower, Strathmartine Castle — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, 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
- Invergowrie · 6.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Strathmartine Castle, the nearest railway station is Invergowrie, located 6.9 km away. The postcode for the site is DD3 0PU. Entry is free.
About
Tower, Strathmartine Castle is a category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB19052). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
Heritage listing
Category B Date Added 10/12/1991 Local Authority Angus Planning Authority Angus Parish Mains And Strathmartine NGR NO 37123 36375 Coordinates 337123, 736375 — Mid 18th century. 2-storey, square-plan classically detailed tower. Pink rubble sandstone with large irregular re-used quoins, some tooled and moulded; traces of harling. Cavetto moulded wallhead course; collapsed (probably pyramidal) slate roof, now flat corruagted metal. S ELEVATION: full-width, segmental arch with irregular voussoirs, rubble infil with margined door at centre; tall round-headed unglazed window with slightly raised margins at 1st floor. E ELEVATION: blocked door at right; arrow slit ventilator at 1st floor. W ELEVATION: arrow slit ventilator at 1st floor. N ELEVATION: full-width, segmental arch with regular ashlar voussoirs, rubble infil with margined door at left. Circular margined window (blinded) at 1st floor. INTERIOR: floor collpased; fireplace in SW angle at 1st floor. — The precise date and purpose of this building has not been ascertained, but ot may be part of the original castle or steading buildings incorporated into the offices of the new, circa 1785, farmhouse. It has the appearance of a classical pavilion. There wer formerly single storey buildings adjoining the east and west elevations. See also NOTES to Strathmartine Castle Farmhouse.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Tower at Strathmartine Castle is a memorial located in the Scottish Highlands. It is designated as a category B listed building, recognising its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 56.5152, -3.0234
- District
- Angus
- Postcode
- DD3 0PU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Angus and Perthshire Glens
- Nearest railway station
- Invergowrie — 6.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17778880 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tower, Strathmartine Castle?
- Tower, Strathmartine Castle is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode DD3 0PU).
- What is Tower, Strathmartine Castle?
- Tower, Strathmartine Castle — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Tower, Strathmartine Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Invergowrie, about 6.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode DD3 0PU.
- Is Tower, Strathmartine Castle a listed building?
- Tower, Strathmartine Castle is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Tower, Strathmartine Castle free to visit?
- Yes, Tower, Strathmartine Castle is free to enter.
- How do I get to Tower, Strathmartine Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Invergowrie, about 6.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DD3 0PU.