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Slamannan motte is a medieval earthwork fortification located in Stirlingshire, Scotland, dating to the Norman period of the twelfth century. The monument consists of a substantial mound of earth typical of motte-and-bailey castle construction, representing an early form of feudal military architecture introduced into Scotland following Norman influence. The site's location in central Scotland reflects the strategic importance of Stirlingshire during the medieval period, when such fortified positions served to consolidate territorial control and defend against rival claims. The earthwork survives as a prominent landscape feature, preserving evidence of the early medieval settlement hierarchy and military organisation of the Scottish lowlands.
Slamannan, motte is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1737. View the official record →
Slamannan motte is a medieval earthwork fortification located in Stirlingshire, Scotland, dating to the Norman period of the twelfth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1737.
Slamannan, motte dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a motte. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Slamannan, 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 SM1737.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Thieves Hill, deserted settlement 400m E of (3.3 km), Lochend Pit No. 5 and bing, 650m SW of Lochend (4.1 km), Avonhead Colliery, miners' row (6 km).
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