Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKeir Knowe,motte 460m W of Easter Glinns
Medieval · Motte 460m w of easter glinns

Keir Knowe,motte 460m W of Easter Glinns

Scotland
HES SM2561
Period
Medieval
Site type
Motte 460m w of easter glinns
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Keir Knowe is a medieval motte situated approximately 460 metres west of Easter Glinns in Stirlingshire, Scotland. The earthwork comprises a substantial mound typical of Norman or early medieval fortifications, constructed to serve defensive or administrative functions during the medieval period. Such mottes formed part of the landscape of feudal control in central Scotland, though specific documentary records relating to this particular example remain limited in the scholarly literature. The monument survives as a prominent topographical feature and represents the archaeological evidence of medieval settlement and territorial organisation in the Stirling region.

Keir Knowe,motte 460m W of Easter Glinns is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2561. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Keir Knowe,motte 460m W of Easter Glinns?

Keir Knowe is a medieval motte situated approximately 460 metres west of Easter Glinns in Stirlingshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2561.

What period does Keir Knowe,motte 460m W of Easter Glinns date from?

Keir Knowe,motte 460m W of Easter Glinns dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a motte 460m w of easter glinns. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Keir Knowe,motte 460m W of Easter Glinns?

Keir Knowe,motte 460m W of Easter Glinns 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 SM2561.

What other scheduled monuments are near Keir Knowe,motte 460m W of Easter Glinns?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Double Craigs,hut circle (4.3 km), Craigton,dun 460m N of (4.6 km), Harvieston,deserted village E of (4.9 km).

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