Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Moatland Motte
Moatland Motte — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Jerry Evans — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Moatland Motte is a archaeological 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
Moatland Motte is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It features a motte, a type of earthwork fortification, which is indicative of medieval military architecture. The site provides insights into the region's historical landscape and defensive strategies.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.1523, -3.7839
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG2 0SS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
Sources
- osm: node/13671340197 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Moatland Motte?
- Moatland Motte is in Scottish Lowlands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 55.1523°, -3.7839°.
- Is Moatland Motte free to visit?
- Yes — admission to Moatland Motte is free.