Archaeological sites · North West England
Balgreggan Motte
In or near Portpatrick.
Balgreggan Motte — archaeological in scotland lowlands. Operated by Historic Environment Scotland.
Billy McCrorie — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
About
Balgreggan Motte is a archaeological located in scotland lowlands. Operated by Historic Environment Scotland. A British archaeological site recorded in OpenStreetMap with at least one heritage quality signal (Wikidata link, Wikipedia article or designated operator).
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Place summary
Balgreggan Motte is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It features a well-preserved motte, a type of earthwork castle mound, indicative of medieval fortifications. This site provides insight into the area's historical significance and its strategic importance during the feudal period. Visitors can explore the landscape surrounding the motte, which offers a glimpse into the region's past.
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- Coordinates
- 54.8131, -4.9640
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG9 9JR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
Sources
- osm: w1265672345 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q56666988 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Balgreggan Motte?
- Balgreggan Motte is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG9 9JR).
- What is Balgreggan Motte?
- Balgreggan Motte — archaeological in scotland lowlands. Operated by Historic Environment Scotland.
- How do I get to Balgreggan Motte?
- Drivers can use postcode DG9 9JR.
- How do I get to Balgreggan Motte?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG9 9JR. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency.