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Maiden Castle is a motte-and-bailey fortification located in Stirlingshire, Scotland, dating to the medieval period. The monument consists of a prominent earthen mound characteristic of Norman or early medieval defensive architecture, representing a common form of fortified settlement across medieval Scotland and Britain. Such mottes typically served as strongholds for local lords or military commanders, though specific historical records regarding the occupation or political significance of this particular example remain limited. The site survives as an earthwork monument and contributes to the archaeological understanding of medieval settlement patterns and military organisation in the Stirling region.
Maiden Castle, motte is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1750. View the official record →
Maiden Castle is a motte-and-bailey fortification located in Stirlingshire, Scotland, dating to the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1750.
Maiden Castle, motte dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a motte. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Maiden Castle, 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 SM1750.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Antonine Wall, Peel Park, Roman fort and medieval castle (4.5 km), Antonine Wall, fortlet and camp 130m ESE to 930m NE of The Stables (5.2 km), Antonine Wall, Leafield to Forth and Clyde Canal (5.6 km).
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