What is recorded here
Castlelaw, the Mount stands in the Scottish Borders as a medieval motte and bailey, its earthwork still shaping the land. The precision of its location contrasts with the silence of its purpose, inviting wonder about the hands that built it and the lives it defended.
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Castlelaw, the Mount as Motte and Bailey (medieval). 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.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
The MountArchaeological place · 3 yd
Castle LawCropmark (period Unknown) · 224 yd
CastlelawPlantation Bank (period Unassigned) · 233 yd
Lord Dunglass ObeliskMemorial · 829 yd
HatchednizeMilestone (19th Century) · 832 yd
Lithtillum WoodForest · 1575 yd
Mayfield WoodWood · 1676 yd
War MemorialMemorial · 2.1 mi
Birgham HaughNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 2.1 mi
Coldstream MuseumMuseum · 2.2 mi