Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Ballaggan Motte
Ballaggan Motte — archaeological in scotland lowlands. Operated by Historic Environment Scotland.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
About
Ballaggan 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
Ballaggan Motte is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. This medieval earthwork mound, or motte, is a remnant of the feudal system and represents the historical landscape of the region. It provides insight into the settlement patterns and fortification strategies of the time. The site is of interest to those studying Scotland's medieval history and archaeology.
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- Coordinates
- 55.2924, -3.8357
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG3 4AW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
Sources
- osm: w1266640588 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q56666130 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ballaggan Motte?
- Ballaggan Motte is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG3 4AW).
- What is Ballaggan Motte?
- Ballaggan Motte — archaeological in scotland lowlands. Operated by Historic Environment Scotland.
- How do I get to Ballaggan Motte?
- Drivers can use postcode DG3 4AW.
- How do I get to Ballaggan Motte?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG3 4AW. It sits within the Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale parliamentary constituency.