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Tom an Tigh Mhoir is a medieval motte situated west of Struan Church in Perthshire, Scotland. The monument consists of an earthen mound characteristic of motte-and-bailey fortifications, a defensive structure type prevalent in Scotland during the twelfth and thirteenth centuries following Norman influence. Such mottes typically served as the strongholds of local lords, providing elevated platforms for timber or stone fortifications and commanding views over surrounding territory. The site's location within Perthshire reflects the strategic importance of the region during the medieval period as a frontier zone between Lowland and Highland Scotland.
Tom an Tigh Mhoir,motte W of Struan Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3609. View the official record →
Tom an Tigh Mhoir is a medieval motte situated west of Struan Church in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3609.
Tom an Tigh Mhoir,motte W of Struan Church dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a motte w of struan church. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Tom an Tigh Mhoir,motte W of Struan Church 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 SM3609.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Grenich,homesteads and field system 200m N of to 600m NE of (4.7 km), Balnabodach, dun 270m NW of (4.7 km), Grenich, dun 360m NE of (4.8 km).
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