Archaeological sites · North West England
Mote of Annan, Bailey
In or near Bowness-on-Solway.
Mote of Annan, Bailey — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Colin Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Annan · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Mote of Annan, Bailey 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.
Photo gallery
Official information
Annan Museum showcases the history of Annan and its surroundings through a permanent exhibition. Visitors can explore various displays, including First World War memorabilia, costumes, and a collection of paintings, as well as unique artifacts like a Bronze Age burial urn.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Mote of Annan is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It features a motte, a type of earthwork castle, which is indicative of medieval fortifications in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.9885, -3.2641
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG12 5DB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Phone
- 01461 201384
- Nearest railway station
- Annan — 0.6 km
- Opening
- Monday - Saturday 11am - 4pm; open for special events during winter season
Sources
- osm: way/816088535 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mote of Annan, Bailey?
- Mote of Annan, Bailey is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode DG12 5DB).
- What is Mote of Annan, Bailey?
- Mote of Annan, Bailey — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Mote of Annan, Bailey?
- The nearest railway station is Annan, about 0.6 km away. The nearest town is Bowness-on-Solway. Drivers can use postcode DG12 5DB.
- Is Mote of Annan, Bailey a protected site?
- Yes — Mote of Annan, Bailey is part of the Upper Solway Flats & Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Upper Solway Flats & Marshes Ramsar wetland.
- Is Mote of Annan, Bailey free to visit?
- Yes, Mote of Annan, Bailey is free to enter.
- How do I get to Mote of Annan, Bailey?
- The nearest railway station is Annan, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DG12 5DB.