Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Mote of Urr
Mote of Urr — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Mary and Angus Hogg — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Mote of Urr 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
Mote of Urr is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It features a motte, a type of earthwork fortification, which is indicative of medieval defensive structures. The site provides insight into the region's historical landscape and settlement patterns.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.9627, -3.8519
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG7 3JZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
Sources
- osm: node/8283191549 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mote of Urr?
- Mote of Urr is in Scottish Lowlands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 54.9627°, -3.8519°.
- Is Mote of Urr free to visit?
- Yes — admission to Mote of Urr is free.