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Hawick Moat Park is a medieval motte situated in Roxburghshire, Scotland. The earthwork comprises a substantial mound of earth and stone, characteristic of motte-and-bailey fortifications that were established in the borderland regions during the Norman period and medieval era. Such fortified positions served as centres of local authority and defence in the turbulent landscape of the Scottish Borders, where control of strategic locations was essential to territorial power. The motte's preservation within Moat Park demonstrates the physical legacy of medieval settlement and administrative practice in this region, though precise dating remains dependent on archaeological investigation and historical documentation specific to the site.
Hawick Moat Park, motte is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1702. View the official record →
Hawick Moat Park is a medieval motte situated in Roxburghshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1702.
Hawick Moat Park, motte dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a motte. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Hawick Moat Park, 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 SM1702.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pen Sike,earthwork 300m SW of Penchrise Pen (8.2 km), The Catrail,linear earthwork,650m long,on SE slope of White Hill (8.4 km), The Dod, settlement, 110m NW of Filter Cottage, Dodburn (8.4 km).
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