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Pulcree Mote is a medieval motte situated in Kirkcudbrightshire, in the south-west of Scotland. The monument consists of an earthen mound characteristic of motte-and-bailey fortifications, a defensive structure type widely established in Britain following the Norman Conquest, though Scottish examples often date from the twelfth and thirteenth centuries. Such mottes typically served as lordly strongholds and centres of local authority, with the raised earthwork providing a defensible position for wooden or stone structures. Pulcree Mote's survival as an archaeological feature contributes to the understanding of medieval settlement patterns and feudal power distribution in the south-west Scottish borderlands.
Pulcree Mote,motte is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1130. View the official record →
Pulcree Mote is a medieval motte situated in Kirkcudbrightshire, in the south-west of Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1130.
Pulcree Mote,motte dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a motte. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Pulcree Mote,motte 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 SM1130.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Conchieton, The Doon, fort, Doon Hill (6.7 km), Standing Stones of Newton, burial chamber (7.2 km), High Auchenlarie,stone circle & cup & ring marked rock 380m N of (7.3 km).
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