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Skaith Mote is a medieval motte situated approximately 700 metres south-south-west of Challoch in Wigtownshire, south-western Scotland. The monument represents a form of early medieval fortification typical of the Norman and post-Norman periods, constructed as an earth and timber stronghold. Skaith Mote consists of a raised mound characteristic of motte-and-bailey fortifications, which served defensive and administrative functions for local landholding in the medieval period. The site's presence in this region reflects the pattern of feudal settlement and territorial control established in south-western Scotland during the medieval centuries.
Skaith Mote,motte 700m SSW of Challoch is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2023. View the official record →
Skaith Mote is a medieval motte situated approximately 700 metres south-south-west of Challoch in Wigtownshire, south-western Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2023.
Skaith Mote,motte 700m SSW of Challoch dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a motte 700m ssw of challoch. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Skaith Mote,motte 700m SSW of Challoch 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 SM2023.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Minnigaff, Old Church (2.9 km), Minnigaff, motte S of Monigaff Parish Church (2.9 km), Drumwhirn,cairn N of Boreland (2.9 km).
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