Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
West Tower, Glamis Castle
In or near Glamis.
West Tower, Glamis Castle — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
West Tower, Glamis Castle is a category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB11707). 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 11/06/1971 Local Authority Angus Planning Authority Angus Parish Glamis NGR NO 38477 47984 Coordinates 338477, 747984 — Possibly 14th or 15th century; raised and crenellated probably late 18th century. Circular rubble structure, approximately 14ft high, roofless, with crenellated parapet (see Notes). Row of oval openings with ashlar margins close to top. Doorway with chamfered arrises and (possibly) evidence of relieving arch to NE; blinded window to E. — Property of Strathmore Estates (Holding) Ltd. Together with the 'East Tower' (listed separately), this tower formed part of the former court wall removed when a picturesque landscape was introduced. The Gladiator Gate now known as the North Lodge Gate was the inner gate forming part of the court wall. The parapet detail is strikingly similar to that added to the Main Gate in 1774, and in what MacGibbon & Ross describe as 'carpenter?s Gothic' appearing on a 1772 engraving of the castle by Pennant.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
West Tower, Glamis Castle, is a category B listed memorial located in the Scottish Highlands. The tower is part of the historic Glamis Castle estate, known for its architectural significance and connection to Scottish heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 56.6197, -3.0042
- District
- Angus
- Postcode
- DD8 1QJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Angus and Perthshire Glens
Sources
- wikidata: Q17776226 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Tower, Glamis Castle?
- West Tower, Glamis Castle is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode DD8 1QJ).
- What is West Tower, Glamis Castle?
- West Tower, Glamis Castle — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to West Tower, Glamis Castle?
- Drivers can use postcode DD8 1QJ.
- Is West Tower, Glamis Castle a listed building?
- West Tower, Glamis Castle is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is West Tower, Glamis Castle free to visit?
- Yes, West Tower, Glamis Castle is free to enter.
- How do I get to West Tower, Glamis Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DD8 1QJ. It sits within the Angus and Perthshire Glens parliamentary constituency.