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Keir Motte is a medieval motte situated in Mid Borland, Perthshire, Scotland. The earthwork comprises a substantial mound typical of twelfth-century Norman defensive architecture, representing the baronial landholding patterns established in Perthshire during the early medieval period. Such mottes functioned as administrative and military centres for local lords, their prominence in the landscape reflecting the consolidation of feudal authority across central Scotland. The site remains an important archaeological record of medieval settlement hierarchy and territorial organisation in the region.
Keir,motte,Mid Borland is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3419. View the official record →
Keir Motte is a medieval motte situated in Mid Borland, Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3419.
Keir,motte,Mid Borland dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a motte,mid borland. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Keir,motte,Mid Borland 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 SM3419.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Craighead Lodge,mound 100m NW of (5 km), Keir Knowe of Drum,motte (5.1 km), Keir Hill of Dasher,earthwork (5.3 km).
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