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Holme Mains motte is a medieval earthwork monument situated approximately 210 metres south-east of Holme Mains in Inverness-shire, Scotland. The structure comprises a mounded earthwork typical of Norman and early medieval fortification practice in Scotland, representing the period of feudal consolidation in the Highlands during the twelfth and thirteenth centuries. Such mottes served as defensive strongholds and administrative centres for feudal lords, though this particular example has not been subject to extensive archaeological excavation that would establish precise dating or constructional detail. The monument remains a visible landscape feature demonstrating the extent of medieval lordly authority in the region.
Holme Mains, motte 210m SE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3078. View the official record →
Holme Mains motte is a medieval earthwork monument situated approximately 210 metres south-east of Holme Mains in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3078.
Holme Mains, motte 210m SE of dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a motte. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Holme Mains, motte 210m SE 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 SM3078.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Baile na Creige, cairns 185m SSW and 175m SSE of (7.5 km), Balnafoich, cupmarks 320m SSW of (7.6 km), Clachandruim, three hut circles 540m, 680m and 750m WSW of (7.9 km).
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