Scheduled MonumentsScotlandHa' Hillock, motte
Medieval · Motte

Ha' Hillock, motte

Scotland
HES SM11046
Period
Medieval
Site type
Motte
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

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 →

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Questions & answers

What is Ha' Hillock, motte?

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.

What period does Ha' Hillock, motte date from?

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.

Who is responsible for protecting Ha' Hillock, motte?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ha' Hillock, motte?

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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