Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCarnwath Golf Course,motte
Medieval · Motte

Carnwath Golf Course,motte

Scotland
HES SM1145
Period
Medieval
Site type
Motte
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Carnwath Golf Course motte is a Medieval motte-and-bailey earthwork situated in South Lanarkshire, Scotland. The motte survives as a prominent artificial mound, characteristic of Norman or early medieval fortification practices, likely dating to the 12th or 13th century. Such mottes typically served as defensive strongholds for local lords or as administrative centres during the medieval period. The monument's preservation within the golf course landscape has maintained its archaeological integrity as a visible example of medieval settlement and military organisation in the Lanarkshire region.

Carnwath Golf Course,motte is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1145. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Carnwath Golf Course,motte?

Carnwath Golf Course motte is a Medieval motte-and-bailey earthwork situated in South Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1145.

What period does Carnwath Golf Course,motte date from?

Carnwath Golf Course,motte 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 Carnwath Golf Course,motte?

Carnwath Golf Course,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 SM1145.

What other scheduled monuments are near Carnwath Golf Course,motte?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carstairs Mains, Roman temporary camp 750m SE of (3.8 km), Corbiehall Farm, enclosure 570m NNE of (4.8 km), Hillhead,earthwork 1220m NNW of (4.9 km).

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