Scheduled MonumentsScotlandHamilton Low Parks, motte
Medieval · Motte

Hamilton Low Parks, motte

Scotland
HES SM10726
Period
Medieval
Site type
Motte
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Hamilton Low Parks Motte is a Medieval motte-and-bailey earthwork located in Lanarkshire, Scotland, dating to the Norman period, likely the twelfth century. The monument consists of a substantial mound typical of motte construction, which would have supported a timber or stone palisade and domestic structures serving as a fortified stronghold. Such mottes were characteristic of Norman settlement and consolidation of authority in southern Scotland during the medieval period, representing an important phase of feudal expansion following the Norman settlement of lowland areas. The site's survival as an earthwork provides evidence of early medieval military and administrative control in the Hamilton locality.

Hamilton Low Parks, motte is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10726. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hamilton Low Parks, motte?

Hamilton Low Parks Motte is a Medieval motte-and-bailey earthwork located in Lanarkshire, Scotland, dating to the Norman period, likely the twelfth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10726.

What period does Hamilton Low Parks, motte date from?

Hamilton Low Parks, 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 Hamilton Low Parks, motte?

Hamilton Low Parks, 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 SM10726.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hamilton Low Parks, motte?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Netherton Cross, cross, Hamilton Old Parish Kirk (1.1 km), Bothwellhaugh,Roman fort (1.2 km), Bothwellhaugh,Roman bath house (1.3 km).

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