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Dingwall, Castle Street, Dingwall Castle

Castle (medieval), Motte (medieval)(possible)
Dingwall, Castle Street, Dingwall Castle
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Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Dingwall, Castle Street, Dingwall Castle as Castle (medieval), Motte (medieval)(possible). 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.
Dingwall Castle was built in the 13th century by the Earls of Ross, with William de Moravia, the first Earl, likely responsible for its initial construction. It is important as a key stronghold in the northern Scottish Highlands and as a symbol of medieval feudal power in the region.

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Photo: Craig Wallace · CC BY-SA 2.0