Archaeological sites · North West England
Barmagachan Motte
In or near Twynholm.
Barmagachan Motte — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Barmagachan 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
Barmagachan Motte is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It features a motte, which is a type of earthwork mound often associated with medieval fortifications.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.8202, -4.1593
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG6 4SW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
Sources
- osm: node/13668853486 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Barmagachan Motte?
- Barmagachan Motte is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG6 4SW).
- What is Barmagachan Motte?
- Barmagachan Motte — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Barmagachan Motte?
- Drivers can use postcode DG6 4SW.
- Is Barmagachan Motte free to visit?
- Yes, Barmagachan Motte is free to enter.
- How do I get to Barmagachan Motte?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG6 4SW. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency.