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Laigh Mains is a medieval castle earthworks located approximately 125 metres north of Mains Castle in Lanarkshire, Scotland. The site consists of defensive earthwork remains characteristic of medieval fortified settlements, though the precise dating and constructional phases require further archaeological investigation. Its proximity to Mains Castle suggests a possible relationship between the two fortifications, potentially indicating a wider pattern of medieval settlement and land tenure in the locality. The earthworks survive as archaeological features of significance to understanding the medieval built environment of Lanarkshire.
Laigh Mains, castle earthworks 125m North of Mains Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2994. View the official record →
Laigh Mains is a medieval castle earthworks located approximately 125 metres north of Mains Castle in Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2994.
Laigh Mains, castle earthworks 125m North of Mains Castle dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a castle earthworks 125m north of mains castle. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Laigh Mains, castle earthworks 125m North of Mains Castle 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 SM2994.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castle Hill,motte (2.1 km), Rough Hill, motte (2.2 km), Greenlees Cottages,motte SE of (2.6 km).
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