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Cantraydoune motte, located approximately 100 metres west of Cantraydoune in Nairnshire, is a medieval motte forming part of the castle complex associated with the Moray region during the High Middle Ages. The earthwork comprises a substantial artificial mound typical of Norman-influenced fortification in northern Scotland, representing the motte-and-bailey tradition of castle construction that was prevalent from the twelfth century onwards. Such monuments served as focal points for feudal authority and settlement in the medieval landscape, though the specific history of this particular motte remains embedded within the broader context of Moray's territorial administration during this period.
Cantraydoune, motte 100m W of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3189. View the official record →
Cantraydoune motte, located approximately 100 metres west of Cantraydoune in Nairnshire, is a medieval motte forming part of the castle complex associated with the Moray region during the High Middle Ages. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3189.
Cantraydoune, motte 100m W of dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a motte. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Cantraydoune, motte 100m W 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 SM3189.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Easter Rattich, depopulated settlement 575m SSW of Ruallan (3.4 km), Clava Cairns, cairns 70m, 170m NE of and 210m, 460m ENE of, barrow 270m NE of, and standing stone 395m NE of Balnuarin (3.5 km), Milton of Clava, cairn 215m SSW of (4.2 km).
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