Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Balmaclellan Motte
Balmaclellan Motte — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Walter Baxter — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Balmaclellan 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
Balmaclellan Motte is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is characterised by its earthen motte, a type of fortification typical of medieval Scotland. The site provides insight into the region's historical landscape and settlement patterns.
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- Coordinates
- 55.0898, -4.1129
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG7 3QE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
Sources
- osm: way/892797543 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Balmaclellan Motte?
- Balmaclellan Motte is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG7 3QE).
- What is Balmaclellan Motte?
- Balmaclellan Motte — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Balmaclellan Motte?
- Drivers can use postcode DG7 3QE.
- Is Balmaclellan Motte free to visit?
- Yes, Balmaclellan Motte is free to enter.
- How do I get to Balmaclellan Motte?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG7 3QE. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency.