Threave Castle comprises a 14th-century keep or tower house, and an outer wall that includes the 15th-century artillery house.
It is sited on the western edge of the island, which today covers 8 hectares (20 acres), although in the 15th century it is estimated to have been only a third of this size.
The island would have supported subsidiary buildings, such as stores and workshops, as well as the castle.
Access was by boat or via a ford or underwater causeway at the south end of the island.
Threave Castle comprises a 14th-century keep or tower house, and an outer wall that includes the 15th-century artillery house. It is sited on the western edge of the island, which today covers 8 hectares (20 acres), although in the 15th century it is estimated to have been only a third of this size. The island would have supported subsidiary buildings, such as stores and workshops, as well as the castle. Access was by boat or via a ford or underwater causeway at the south end of the island.
Threave Castle