What is recorded here
Castlehill in Inverness may be a medieval motte, though no clear structure survives to confirm the claim. The hill stands beside the river, waiting for someone to remember why it was shaped.
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Inverness, Castlehill as Motte (medieval)(possible). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 100m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Inverness Castle, located on Castlehill, was originally built by the MacKintosh clan in the 11th century and later held by the Scottish crown. It is historically significant as a key stronghold in the defense of northern Scotland and as a symbol of royal authority in the region.
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Places near here
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Inverness, Culduthel Road, St Ninian's Roman Catholic ChurchChurch (mid 20th Century) · 339 yd
Cavell GardensMemorial · 382 yd
Inverness CastleNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 385 yd
Flora Macdonald statueMemorial · 401 yd
Raining's StairsVisitor information · 526 yd
Inverness Museum & Art GalleryMuseum · 532 yd
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The Old High Church of InvernessVisitor information · 940 yd