Scheduled MonumentsScotlandLincluden College, motte and precinct
Medieval · Motte and precinct

Lincluden College, motte and precinct

Scotland
HES SM90200
Period
Medieval
Site type
Motte and precinct
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Lincluden College is a medieval motte and precinct situated in Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, comprising an earthwork fortification with an associated collegiate foundation. The motte itself represents a form of Norman defensive architecture characteristic of the twelfth century, whilst the collegiate establishment was founded later in the medieval period to serve both religious and administrative functions. The site occupies a strategically significant location within the region and reflects the layering of military and ecclesiastical authority that characterised medieval Scottish settlement patterns. The earthwork and precinct together constitute an important archaeological record of medieval lordship and institutional development in southwest Scotland.

Lincluden College, motte and precinct is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM90200. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Lincluden College, motte and precinct?

Lincluden College is a medieval motte and precinct situated in Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, comprising an earthwork fortification with an associated collegiate foundation. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM90200.

What period does Lincluden College, motte and precinct date from?

Lincluden College, motte and precinct dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a motte and precinct. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Lincluden College, motte and precinct?

Lincluden College, motte and precinct 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 SM90200.

What other scheduled monuments are near Lincluden College, motte and precinct?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Holywood, cursus 1250m SSE of (2.5 km), Twelve Apostles,stone circle (2.5 km), Holywood,cursus,linear earthwork,pit alignment & enclosures 975m SE of (2.7 km).

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