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Keir Knowe of Drum is a medieval motte situated in Stirlingshire, Scotland, representing a form of defensive earthwork characteristic of the Norman period and its aftermath in Scotland. The monument consists of an artificial mound typical of motte-and-bailey fortifications, a building type introduced to Scotland during the twelfth century as part of the Anglo-Norman settlement of lowland regions. Such mottes served as the defensive nucleus of early feudal lordships, their elevated positions offering strategic advantage and visibility across surrounding territory. The site's presence in Stirlingshire reflects the establishment of Norman feudal authority in central Scotland during the medieval period.
Keir Knowe of Drum,motte is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1733. View the official record →
Keir Knowe of Drum is a medieval motte situated in Stirlingshire, Scotland, representing a form of defensive earthwork characteristic of the Norman period and its aftermath in Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1733.
Keir Knowe of Drum,motte dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a motte. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Keir Knowe of Drum,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 SM1733.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stronend, cairn 300m SSW of summit, Gargunnock Hills (6.2 km), Harvieston,deserted village E of (7 km), Double Craigs,hut circle (7.9 km).
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