Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Benthead Motte
In or near Ae.
Benthead 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
Benthead 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
Benthead Motte is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. This site features a medieval motte, a type of earthwork castle mound, which is indicative of the region's historical fortifications.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.2450, -3.6966
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG3 5JZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
Sources
- osm: node/13671698910 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Benthead Motte?
- Benthead Motte is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG3 5JZ).
- What is Benthead Motte?
- Benthead Motte — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Benthead Motte?
- Drivers can use postcode DG3 5JZ.
- Is Benthead Motte free to visit?
- Yes, Benthead Motte is free to enter.
- How do I get to Benthead Motte?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG3 5JZ. It sits within the Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale parliamentary constituency.