Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Boreland Motte
Boreland 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
Boreland 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
Boreland Motte is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It features a well-preserved motte and bailey structure, indicative of medieval fortifications. The site provides insight into the region's historical landscape and settlement patterns.
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- Coordinates
- 55.0157, -4.0443
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG7 3NJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
Sources
- osm: node/13668735373 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Boreland Motte?
- Boreland Motte is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG7 3NJ).
- What is Boreland Motte?
- Boreland Motte — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Boreland Motte?
- Drivers can use postcode DG7 3NJ.
- Is Boreland Motte free to visit?
- Yes, Boreland Motte is free to enter.
- How do I get to Boreland Motte?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG7 3NJ. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency.