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Boreland Mote is a medieval motte located in Kirkcudbrightshire, in the south-west of Scotland. The monument consists of an artificial earthen mound typical of Norman and early medieval fortifications, constructed to serve defensive and administrative functions during the medieval period. Such mottes were commonly built in Scotland during the twelfth and thirteenth centuries, often forming the focal point of early feudal lordships. The site represents an important example of medieval settlement hierarchy and the spread of Anglo-Norman fortification practices into Scotland during the High Middle Ages.
Boreland Mote,motte is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1112. View the official record →
Boreland Mote is a medieval motte located in Kirkcudbrightshire, in the south-west of Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1112.
Boreland 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.
Boreland 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 SM1112.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Clauchendolly, cup and ring marked rocks 350m WSW of (4.6 km), Roberton Moat,motte,Roberton Bridge (5.3 km), Grange, cup and ring marked rocks (6 km).
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