Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
mote
mote — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
John Whelan — 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 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
A motte is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. These earthwork mounds were often constructed as defensive structures during the medieval period. The distinctive feature of a motte is its artificial hill, typically topped with a wooden or stone fortification.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9555, -3.9508
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG7 2LH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
Sources
- osm: node/994744757 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is mote?
- mote is in Scottish Lowlands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 54.9555°, -3.9508°.
- Is mote free to visit?
- Yes — admission to mote is free.