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Barmagachan Mote is a medieval motte situated in Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland. The monument comprises an earthwork mound typical of motte-and-bailey fortifications, a form of castle construction widespread throughout Britain following the Norman Conquest, though Scottish examples often date from the twelfth and thirteenth centuries. The site represents the kind of early feudal stronghold established by Anglo-Norman settlers and their descendants in south-western Scotland during the medieval period. Such mottes functioned as defensive positions and symbols of lordly authority across the landscape.
Barmagachan Mote,motte is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1111. View the official record →
Barmagachan Mote is a medieval motte situated in Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1111.
Barmagachan Mote,motte dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a motte. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Barmagachan Mote,motte 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 SM1111.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roberton Moat,motte,Roberton Bridge (1.3 km), Plunton Castle,Lennox Plunton (1.6 km), Castle Haven,dun,Castle Haven Bay (2.3 km).
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