Tarbolton Motte From The Bailey
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Tarbolton Motte From The Bailey
Image: © Mary and Angus Hogg Taken: 12 May 2009
The 12th century Motte at Tarbolton was surrounded on 3 sides by a Bailey. In this view, the sloping edge of the Motte is seen from the flat platform that was the Bailey. The Motte was the site of a wooden house or tower, which would be the home of the local lord. The Bailey was a surrounding base court containing the necessary services, such as stables, kitchens and workshops. Tarbolton Bailey would have been protected by a timber fence, combined with the naturally steep slope on 3 sides. (Source: The Castles of South-West Scotland", by Mike Salter)
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Image Location
Latitude
55.514844
Longitude
-4.484546