Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Auldearn Motte
Auldearn Motte — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Mick Garratt — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Nairn · 3.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Auldearn Motte is a archaeological located in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Auldearn Motte is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Highlands. It features a large earthwork mound, indicative of medieval fortification practices in Scotland. The motte is a significant remnant of the region's historical landscape.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 57.5776, -3.8123
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV12 5TD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey
- Nearest railway station
- Nairn — 3.6 km
Sources
- osm: way/1490994197 (ODbL)
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Auldearn Antiques
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Auldearn Motte?
- Auldearn Motte is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV12 5TD).
- What is Auldearn Motte?
- Auldearn Motte — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Auldearn Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Nairn, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode IV12 5TD.
- Is Auldearn Motte free to visit?
- Yes, Auldearn Motte is free to enter.
- How do I get to Auldearn Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Nairn, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IV12 5TD.