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Port O'Spittal motte is a medieval earthwork defensive structure situated approximately 1120 metres west of Port O'Spittal in Wigtownshire, south-western Scotland. The motte dates to the Norman or early medieval period, representing a form of castle earthwork typical of twelfth-century military architecture in Scotland and the broader British Isles. The site comprises a raised mound characteristic of motte-and-bailey fortifications, which served as a defensive stronghold during the medieval period. Such structures were common expressions of feudal military control across southern Scotland during the early medieval centuries.
Port O`Spittal,motte 1120m W of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4772. View the official record →
Port O'Spittal motte is a medieval earthwork defensive structure situated approximately 1120 metres west of Port O'Spittal in Wigtownshire, south-western Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4772.
Port O`Spittal,motte 1120m W of dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a motte. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Port O`Spittal,motte 1120m W 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 SM4772.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kirklauchlane Farm,fort (1.9 km), Dunskey Castle (2.3 km), Portpatrick,old parish kirk (3.2 km).
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