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Castledykes Park, motte and bailey, medieval castle and associated earthworks

No. 67 of 198 in Nith Estuary, No. 25 for history. History, 1.0 km from Kingholm Quay, just outside Nith Estuary National Scenic Area.

The remains of a medieval motte and bailey castle and its associated earthworks, set within a park at Kingholm Quay and protected as a scheduled monument.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-11-01).

Facts

Heritage
Scheduled monumentHistoric Environment Scotland, designations, checked 2026-11-01
Best months
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Getting there
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Why it ranks here

Score 0.65 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

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Food and drink nearby

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If it rains

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