Overview
Dowhill Mount is recorded as Motte (12th Century) in South Ayrshire by Historic Environment Scotland. The saved period is 12th Century. A motte is a raised defensive earthwork that carried a strongpoint above the surrounding ground.
History checked 16 August 2026 against the named sources below.
Places near here
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- Dowhill Steadingmonument0.2 miles
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- Dowhill Portmonument0.3 miles
- Dipplemonument0.3 miles
- Dunnymuckmonument0.4 miles
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