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Petriny Motte is a motte-and-bailey earthwork situated approximately 150 metres north of Mains of Garten in Inverness-shire, Scotland. The site comprises a substantial mound typical of early medieval fortifications, dating from the medieval period when such structures served as defensive strongholds for local lords and magnates across the Scottish Highlands. The motte's physical form represents a characteristic example of Norman or early post-Norman defensive architecture adapted to the Scottish landscape, though detailed archaeological investigation of this particular monument remains limited in the published record. Such sites functioned as both military installations and symbols of feudal authority during the establishment of medieval settlement patterns in the region.
Petriny Motte, 150m N of Mains of Garten is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM8296. View the official record →
Petriny Motte is a motte-and-bailey earthwork situated approximately 150 metres north of Mains of Garten in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM8296.
Petriny Motte, 150m N of Mains of Garten 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 SM8296.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tullochgorum,chambered cairn & stone circle 450m W of (1.2 km), Toum,cairn (1.7 km), Tom Pitlac, Motte (1.9 km).
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