What is recorded here
Castlehill is a medieval motte in Falkirk, Scotland, where earth was shaped into a defensive landmark during the middle ages. The mound still marks the land, though its wooden structures and human voices have dissolved into time. It remains a quiet reminder that people once lived, watched and defended this place before memory faded.
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Castlehill as Motte (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
CastlehillField Boundary(s) (period Unassigned) · 346 yd
Union Canal, Bridge No. 49Bridge (period Unassigned) · 700 yd
MuiravonsideFindspot (21st Century), Harness Pendant (copper Alloy)(medieval) · 761 yd
Almond Iron WorksIron Works (19th Century) · 814 yd
Muiravonside Country Park Visitor CentreVisitor information · 904 yd
Muiravonside, Off Vellore Road, Cemetery, War MemorialWar Memorial (20th Century) · 1464 yd
War MemorialMemorial · 1465 yd
Almond CastleTower House (medieval) · 1.0 mi
Lochcote CastleCastle (medieval), Dovecot (19th Century) · 1.6 mi
Linlithgow Leisure CentreNo Class (event) (21st Century) · 1.8 mi
Wallace's CaveCave · 1.8 mi
The Avon GorgeVisitor information · 2.1 miOther information
Photo: Richard Sutcliffe · CC BY-SA 2.0