Scheduled MonumentsScotlandApplegarth House, motte 65m S of
Medieval · Motte

Applegarth House, motte 65m S of

Scotland
HES SM703
Period
Medieval
Site type
Motte
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Applegarth House, motte 65m S of, is a Medieval motte situated in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. The earthwork is a raised mound characteristic of motte-and-bailey fortifications, a common form of early medieval military architecture in Britain following the Norman Conquest and into the High Medieval period. The motte's survival and recorded location indicate it formed part of the defensive landscape of southwest Scotland during the medieval centuries. Such monuments typically served as the strongholds of Norman or Anglo-Norman lords establishing control over frontier territories and regional settlements during the twelfth and thirteenth centuries.

Applegarth House, motte 65m S of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM703. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Applegarth House, motte 65m S of?

Applegarth House, motte 65m S of, is a Medieval motte situated in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM703.

What period does Applegarth House, motte 65m S of date from?

Applegarth House, motte 65m S of dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a motte. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Applegarth House, motte 65m S of?

Applegarth House, motte 65m S of is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic Environment Scotland — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Scotland. The official designation reference is SM703.

What other scheduled monuments are near Applegarth House, motte 65m S of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hallmuir, settlement 510m WSW of (5.6 km), Hallmuir, settlement 630m SW of (5.8 km), Hallmuir, settlement 490m S of (6.1 km).

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