Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Ryehill Motte
Ryehill Motte — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Colin Pyle — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Ryehill 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
Ryehill Motte is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. This site features a motte, a type of earthwork mound, which is indicative of medieval fortification practices.
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- Coordinates
- 55.3564, -3.9037
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG4 6HW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
Sources
- osm: node/3561836339 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ryehill Motte?
- Ryehill Motte is in Scottish Lowlands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 55.3564°, -3.9037°.
- Is Ryehill Motte free to visit?
- Yes — admission to Ryehill Motte is free.