Scheduled MonumentsScotlandClacheranmor, motte E of
Medieval · Motte

Clacheranmor, motte E of

Scotland
HES SM11103
Period
Medieval
Site type
Motte
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Clacheranmor, motte E of, is a medieval motte located in Argyllshire, Scotland. The monument represents a form of Norman or Anglo-Norman fortification typical of the 12th and 13th centuries, when such earthwork castles were constructed across Scotland to assert feudal control. The site consists of an artificial mound characteristic of motte-and-bailey fortifications, which would originally have supported a wooden or stone structure atop its summit. Such mottes in the Argyllshire region reflect the period of territorial expansion and consolidation by incoming Anglo-Norman families during the medieval period.

Clacheranmor, motte E of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11103. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Clacheranmor, motte E of?

Clacheranmor, motte E of, is a medieval motte located in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11103.

What period does Clacheranmor, motte E of date from?

Clacheranmor, motte E of 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 Clacheranmor, motte E of?

Clacheranmor, motte E 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 SM11103.

What other scheduled monuments are near Clacheranmor, motte E of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ardacheranmor, motte 190 m N of (0.6 km), Kilmodan Church, burial ground, sculptured stones & burial aisle (3.9 km), Creag Evanachan, cairn (5.3 km).

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