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Ha' Hillock is a motte situated in Banffshire, north-east Scotland. The monument consists of an earthen mound typical of Early Medieval fortifications, constructed during the period of Norman influence in Scotland, likely dating to the twelfth century or earlier. As a motte, it would have served as a stronghold for a local lord or landowner, commanding the surrounding landscape. The site represents the archaeological evidence of feudal settlement patterns in the North East of Scotland during the medieval period.
Ha' Hillock, motte is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11046. View the official record →
Ha' Hillock is a motte situated in Banffshire, north-east Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11046.
Ha' Hillock, motte dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a motte. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Ha' Hillock, 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 SM11046.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Inaltry, castle 30m NNW of (0.9 km), St John's church and Tower of Deskford, Deskford (1.1 km), Davie's Castle, fort (1.9 km).
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