Crichton Castle

GPTKB entity

Statements (46)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf castle
gptkbp:accessibility Open to public
gptkbp:architecturalStyle gptkb:Scottish_Baronial
gptkbp:artifacts Coins
Jewelry
Weapons
Medieval pottery
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Sir_Robert_Crichton
gptkbp:constructedIn 14th century
gptkbp:constructionMaterial Sandstone
gptkbp:coordinates 55.8483° N, 3.5633° W
gptkbp:culturalEvents Community events
Educational programs
Guided tours
Art exhibitions
Historical reenactments
gptkbp:culturalSignificance Scottish_heritage_site
gptkbp:currentStatus Ruins
gptkbp:features Courtyard
Defensive walls
Tower house
gptkbp:height Approximately 20 meters
gptkbp:historicalFigures gptkb:James_IV_of_Scotland
gptkb:Mary,_Queen_of_Scots
gptkbp:historicalResearch Documentary evidence
Archaeological studies
Architectural surveys
gptkbp:historicalSignificance Royal_residence
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Crichton Castle
gptkbp:isAccessibleBy Crichton_family
gptkbp:localLegends Haunted by spirits
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:Scotland
gptkbp:managedBy gptkb:Historic_Environment_Scotland
gptkbp:nearbyAttractions Museums
Historical sites
Nature trails
Visitor centers
Other castles
gptkbp:notableEvent Restoration efforts in 20th century
Siege in 1544
gptkbp:renovated Ongoing preservation efforts
gptkbp:surroundingArea River South Esk
Woodland_areas
Crichton_estate
gptkbp:touristAttraction Yes
gptkbp:visitedBy Yes