Archaeological sites · North West England
Balgreggan Motte
In or near Portpatrick.
Balgreggan Motte — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Billy McCrorie — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Balgreggan 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
Balgreggan Motte is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It features a motte, a type of earthwork castle, which is a remnant of medieval fortifications. The site provides insight 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
- 54.8131, -4.9640
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG9 9JR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
Sources
- osm: way/1265672345 (ODbL)
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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 — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Balgreggan Motte?
- Drivers can use postcode DG9 9JR.
- Is Balgreggan Motte free to visit?
- Yes, Balgreggan Motte is free to enter.
- How do I get to Balgreggan Motte?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG9 9JR. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency.