Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Biggar Motte
In or near Carnwath.
Biggar Motte — a archaeological in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Elliott Simpson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Biggar Motte is a archaeological located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Biggar Gasworks Museum is the only preserved gasworks in the UK, showcasing the historical industrial process of coal gas production. Visitors can explore the remaining buildings and see steam-driven machines that were used for gas production and distribution.
Place summary
Biggar Motte is an archaeological site located in central Scotland. It is characterised by its large earthwork mound, which dates back to the medieval period and represents a significant example of a motte-and-bailey structure.
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- Coordinates
- 55.6238, -3.5267
- District
- South Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- ML12 6BZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Phone
- +44 1899 221070
- Official site
- www.historicenvironment.scot
Sources
- osm: node/13671694543 (ODbL)
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Biggar War Memorial
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Biggar Church
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Places to stay
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Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Biggar Motte?
- Biggar Motte is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode ML12 6BZ).
- What is Biggar Motte?
- Biggar Motte — a archaeological in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Biggar Motte?
- Drivers can use postcode ML12 6BZ.
- Is Biggar Motte free to visit?
- Yes, Biggar Motte is free to enter.
- How do I get to Biggar Motte?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ML12 6BZ. It sits within the Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale parliamentary constituency.