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Tom Pitlac, Motte is a medieval motte situated in Inverness-shire, Scotland, representing a form of early feudal earthwork fortification common in Britain during the Norman period and its aftermath. The monument consists of an artificial mound constructed as a defensive stronghold, typical of motte-and-bailey castles that proliferated in Scotland from the twelfth century onwards. Such structures served as seats of local authority and military control, though many were subsequently superseded by more substantial stone-built fortifications. The site's survival as an earthwork testament reflects the historical importance of this region during the medieval period.
Tom Pitlac, Motte is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM9110. View the official record →
Tom Pitlac, Motte is a medieval motte situated in Inverness-shire, Scotland, representing a form of early feudal earthwork fortification common in Britain during the Norman period and its aftermath. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM9110.
Tom Pitlac, Motte dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a motte. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Tom Pitlac, 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 SM9110.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Petriny Motte, 150m N of Mains of Garten (1.9 km), Tullochgorum,chambered cairn & stone circle 450m W of (2.4 km), Toum,cairn (2.5 km).
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