Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Abington Motte and Bailey
In or near Leadhills.
Abington Motte and Bailey — a archaeological in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Trevor Littlewood — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Abington Motte and Bailey is a archaeological located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Abington Motte and Bailey is an archaeological site located in central Scotland. This medieval fortification features a motte, a raised earthwork, and a bailey, an enclosed courtyard, indicative of Norman military architecture.
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- Coordinates
- 55.5070, -3.6920
- District
- South Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- ML12 6RG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
Sources
- osm: way/1492258319 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Abington Motte and Bailey?
- Abington Motte and Bailey is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode ML12 6RG).
- What is Abington Motte and Bailey?
- Abington Motte and Bailey — a archaeological in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Abington Motte and Bailey?
- Drivers can use postcode ML12 6RG.
- Is Abington Motte and Bailey free to visit?
- Yes, Abington Motte and Bailey is free to enter.
- How do I get to Abington Motte and Bailey?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ML12 6RG. It sits within the Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale parliamentary constituency.