Archaeological sites · North West England
Boreland of Anwoth Motte
In or near Twynholm.
Boreland of Anwoth Motte — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Ann Cook — 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 of Anwoth 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 of Anwoth Motte is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It features a motte, a type of earthwork castle mound, indicative of medieval fortifications. The site provides insights into the region's historical landscape and settlement patterns.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.8703, -4.2070
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG7 2EJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
Sources
- osm: way/991471268 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Boreland of Anwoth Motte?
- Boreland of Anwoth Motte is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG7 2EJ).
- What is Boreland of Anwoth Motte?
- Boreland of Anwoth Motte — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Boreland of Anwoth Motte?
- Drivers can use postcode DG7 2EJ.
- Is Boreland of Anwoth Motte free to visit?
- Yes, Boreland of Anwoth Motte is free to enter.
- How do I get to Boreland of Anwoth Motte?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG7 2EJ. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency.