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Boreland Mote is a medieval motte located in Boreland Glen, Kirkcudbrightshire, in south-western Scotland. The monument consists of an earthen mound typical of motte-and-bailey fortifications, a form of Norman defensive structure that became widespread in Britain following the eleventh century. The site represents the material expression of feudal authority and settlement in the region during the medieval period. Such mottes served as the focal points of lordly estates, combining residential and defensive functions within the landscape of medieval Kirkcudbrightshire.
Boreland Mote,motte,Boreland Glen is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1114. View the official record →
Boreland Mote is a medieval motte located in Boreland Glen, Kirkcudbrightshire, in south-western Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1114.
Boreland Mote,motte,Boreland Glen dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a motte,boreland glen. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Boreland Mote,motte,Boreland Glen 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 SM1114.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Auld Kirk of Lochroan,fort (4.8 km), Craig Hill,fort,Laurieston (4.8 km), Balmaghie, enclosures 100m NW of Balmaghie Church (5.3 km).
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