Scheduled MonumentsScotlandOld House of Keppoch,motte 250m SE of Keppoch
Medieval · Motte 250m se of keppoch

Old House of Keppoch,motte 250m SE of Keppoch

Scotland
HES SM6323
Period
Medieval
Site type
Motte 250m se of keppoch
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Old House of Keppoch is a medieval motte located approximately 250 metres south-east of Keppoch in Inverness-shire, Scotland. The site represents a characteristic example of early medieval fortification, constructed as an earthwork defensive work typical of the High Medieval period in northern Scotland. The motte consists of a substantial raised mound, characteristic of this monument type, which would have originally supported timber or stone structures for habitation and defence. Such mottes served as focal points for local territorial control and administration during the medieval period in the Scottish Highlands.

Old House of Keppoch,motte 250m SE of Keppoch is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6323. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Old House of Keppoch,motte 250m SE of Keppoch?

Old House of Keppoch is a medieval motte located approximately 250 metres south-east of Keppoch in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6323.

What period does Old House of Keppoch,motte 250m SE of Keppoch date from?

Old House of Keppoch,motte 250m SE of Keppoch dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a motte 250m se of keppoch. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Old House of Keppoch,motte 250m SE of Keppoch?

Old House of Keppoch,motte 250m SE of Keppoch 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 SM6323.

What other scheduled monuments are near Old House of Keppoch,motte 250m SE of Keppoch?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cross Incised Stone, Meall Doire (2 km), Incised stone, 190m NW of Cranachan Bridge (4.6 km), Leanachan, motte 250m SW of (5.7 km).

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