Balcastle Motte

Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Balcastle Motte as Motte (12th Century) - (13th Century). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 1m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.

Balcastle Motte was built in the 12th to 13th century, likely by a local lord or as part of a defensive network during the medieval period in Scotland. It is remembered as an example of early medieval military architecture and provides insight into regional power structures of the time.