Coulter Motte
Introduction
The photograph on this page of Coulter Motte by M J Richardson as part of the Geograph project.
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Coulter Motte
Image: © M J Richardson Taken: 18 Mar 2008
Mottes were common features of the Scottish landscape in the 12C. They were fortified residences of feudal lords, and centres of local administration. On the flat top would have been a timber and clay building, protected by a timber palisade. Only the mound remains, the encircling ditch has been filled in, and there is no trace of bailey, courtyard, stables, brewhouse, bakery and other buildings.
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Image Location
Latitude
55.610648
Longitude
-3.558732