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Hutton Mote is a medieval motte situated in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. The monument consists of an earthen mound characteristic of motte-and-bailey fortifications, a defensive form widely adopted in Britain following the Norman Conquest, though such structures were also constructed during the later medieval period in frontier regions such as the Scottish Borders and Southwest Scotland. The motte at Hutton represents the type of small-scale fortified residence typical of the medieval landholding class in this region, serving both defensive and administrative functions for its occupant. The exact dating of the site remains subject to archaeological assessment, though its form indicates construction within the medieval period.
Hutton Mote, motte is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1. View the official record →
Hutton Mote is a medieval motte situated in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1.
Hutton Mote, motte dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a motte. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Hutton Mote, 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 SM1.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Corrie Church, church and graveyard (6.1 km), The Hass, settlement 550m E of, Quhytewoollen Hill (6.6 km), Pyatshaws Rig, settlement 965m NE of Meikle Whitriggs (7 km).
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