Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDundreggan Farm, motte 35m SW of
Medieval · Motte

Dundreggan Farm, motte 35m SW of

Scotland
HES SM11875
Period
Medieval
Site type
Motte
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Dundreggan Farm motte is a Medieval motte-and-bailey earthwork located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. The motte itself, situated approximately 35 metres south-west of Dundreggan Farm, comprises an artificial mound typical of Norman and early Medieval defensive architecture, dating to the medieval period. Such mottes served as the focal points of feudal strongholds, with the raised earthen platform designed to support a timber or stone tower. The monument represents the dispersed pattern of medieval lordly residences established throughout the Scottish Highlands during the medieval centuries.

Dundreggan Farm, motte 35m SW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11875. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dundreggan Farm, motte 35m SW of?

Dundreggan Farm motte is a Medieval motte-and-bailey earthwork located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11875.

What period does Dundreggan Farm, motte 35m SW of date from?

Dundreggan Farm, motte 35m SW 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 Dundreggan Farm, motte 35m SW of?

Dundreggan Farm, motte 35m SW 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 SM11875.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dundreggan Farm, motte 35m SW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tir nan Og, cairn 445m SSW of (5 km), Fort Augustus-Bernera military road, 570m SE of Achlain (5.3 km), Kilwhimen Barracks, Fort Augustus (7.3 km).

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