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Law Knowe is a medieval motte situated approximately 400 metres north-north-west of Mains of Murie in Perthshire, Scotland. The site comprises an earthwork defensive structure typical of early feudal settlement in Scotland, dating to the medieval period. As a motte, it would have served as a fortified residence or administrative centre, with the characteristic mound forming the base for a timber palisade and tower structure. The monument represents evidence of medieval landholding and military organisation in the Perthshire landscape.
Law Knowe, motte 400m NNW of Mains of Murie is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7292. View the official record →
Law Knowe is a medieval motte situated approximately 400 metres north-north-west of Mains of Murie in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7292.
Law Knowe, motte 400m NNW of Mains of Murie dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a motte 400m nnw of mains of murie. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Law Knowe, motte 400m NNW of Mains of Murie 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 SM7292.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wester Clunie, unenclosed settlement 1000m ENE of (4.7 km), Easter Clunie, unenclosed settlement 400m NW of (4.8 km), Denmylne Castle 1600m SE of Newburgh (5.2 km).
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