Castles · Scottish Lowlands
Brampton Motte (Castle)
Brampton Motte (Castle) — a castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Steve Houldsworth — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Brampton Motte (Castle) is a castle located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Brampton Motte is a castle located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is characterised by its motte-and-bailey structure, typical of Norman castles, which features an earthen mound (motte) surrounded by a defensive ditch. The site reflects significant medieval fortification techniques.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9441, -2.7301
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Brampton
- Postcode
- CA8 1EL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Carlisle
Sources
- osm: node/10255801441 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Brampton Motte (Castle)?
- Brampton Motte (Castle) is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA8 1EL), in the parish of Brampton.
- Does Brampton Motte (Castle) charge admission?
- Brampton Motte (Castle) typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Brampton Motte (Castle)?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA8 1EL. It sits within the Carlisle parliamentary constituency.