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Drumsargad Castle

Castle (medieval), Motte (medieval)(possible)
Drumsargad Castle
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Drumsargad Castle stands in South Lanarkshire as a possible medieval motte, its earthworks still shaping the land before stone or memory failed. The site may have served as a military strongpoint or administrative centre during the medieval period, though no surviving structure confirms that role. Its exact purpose remains uncertain, but the ground itself suggests human ambition, conflict, or both.
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Drumsargad Castle as Castle (medieval), Motte (medieval)(possible). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 10m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Drumsargad Castle is a medieval castle in Scotland, likely built during the 13th or 14th century, and is remembered for its strategic position in the Scottish Highlands, reflecting the region's feudal and military history.

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Photo: Robert Murray · CC BY-SA 2.0