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Castle Hill, Caprington

Planted mound (possible motte/moot hill) in East Ayrshire, UK

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Historical Context

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The Castle Hill (NS 41661 35868) is a prominent wooded mound located slightly to the west of Damhead House on the Caprington Estate, Riccarton, East Ayrshire. Scotland. The mound may have served several different functions over the ages such as fortification, moot hill, estate landscape feature, etc.

Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
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Barony creation

1564

19th century planting

19th century

Antiquarian visit

1895

Pond drained (datum)

2019

Classification

Archaeological Features

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Defensive Structures

MoatsDitches
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Water Management Features

Fish Ponds
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Public and Civic Structures

Council Chambers
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Industrial and Craft Structures

Mines
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Agricultural and Land Use Features

Gardens
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Domestic and Habitation Structures

Houses
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Environmental and Natural Features

Artificial MoundsLandscaped Earthworks
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Transportation and Communication Structures

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Country

United Kingdom

Coordinates

55.59° N, -4.51° E