Coulter Motte

Coulter Motte is an intriguing example of a medieval motte-and-bailey castle, located near the village of Coulter, just outside Biggar in South Lanarkshire, Scotland. This type of fortification was introduced to Scotland by the Normans in the 12th century, designed for quick construction and strategic defence. The motte, a large earthen mound, would have been topped with a wooden or stone keep, while the surrounding bailey provided space for living quarters and storage, all enclosed by a prot...

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