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Morton of Blebo motte is a medieval earthwork located approximately 350 metres south of Morton of Blebo in Fife, Scotland. The monument comprises a substantial mound typical of motte-and-bailey fortifications, a form of castle common in Scotland and northern Britain during the Norman period and High Middle Ages. Such mottes served as defensive strongholds and administrative centres for landholding families, though the specific identity of the lords who constructed and occupied this particular example remains uncertain. The earthwork survives as a landscape feature of archaeological significance, preserving evidence of medieval settlement patterns and feudal organisation in Fife.
Morton of Blebo,motte 350m S of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3546. View the official record →
Morton of Blebo motte is a medieval earthwork located approximately 350 metres south of Morton of Blebo in Fife, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3546.
Morton of Blebo,motte 350m S of dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a motte. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Morton of Blebo,motte 350m S of 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 SM3546.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kemback School,church 155m WNW of (1.6 km), Denork Craig, Fort (2.5 km), Drumcarrow Craig, hut circles (2.6 km).
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