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Pitfoddels Castle is a medieval motte situated approximately 30 metres east of Norwood in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The earthwork comprises a substantial mound characteristic of twelfth or thirteenth century Norman-influenced fortification techniques, representing a common form of early medieval aristocratic settlement in northeast Scotland. The motte's physical presence indicates a significant defensive and administrative function within the local feudal hierarchy, though documentary evidence regarding its specific founding and occupation remains limited. The site's survival as an archaeological monument preserves important evidence of medieval settlement patterns and territorial organisation in the Aberdeenshire region.
Pitfoddels Castle, motte 30m E of Norwood is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3744. View the official record →
Pitfoddels Castle is a medieval motte situated approximately 30 metres east of Norwood in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3744.
Pitfoddels Castle, motte 30m E of Norwood dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a motte 30m e of norwood. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Pitfoddels Castle, motte 30m E of Norwood 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 SM3744.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bieldside, cairn, Cults (2.7 km), Cat Cairn, cairn (4.1 km), Craighead,stone circle 70m NNE of Hilltop Lodge (5.3 km).
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