Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Balfron Motte
In or near Balfron.
Balfron Motte — a archaeological in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Peter Wood — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Balfron Motte 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
Balfron Motte is an archaeological site located in central Scotland. It features a substantial earthwork mound, indicative of medieval fortifications. The site provides insights 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
- 56.0695, -4.3226
- District
- Stirling
- Postcode
- G63 0QA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stirling and Strathallan
Sources
- osm: node/13666038925 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Balfron Motte?
- Balfron Motte is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode G63 0QA).
- What is Balfron Motte?
- Balfron Motte — a archaeological in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Balfron Motte?
- Drivers can use postcode G63 0QA.
- Is Balfron Motte free to visit?
- Yes, Balfron Motte is free to enter.
- How do I get to Balfron Motte?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode G63 0QA. It sits within the Stirling and Strathallan parliamentary constituency.