Archaeological sites · North West England
Caer Mote Enclosure
In or near Bassenthwaite.
Caer Mote Enclosure — an archaeological site in North West England, United Kingdom.
Alexander P Kapp — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Aspatria · 6.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Caer Mote Enclosure is an archaeological site located in North West England, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Solway Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Caer Mote Enclosure is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It features a significant ancient earthwork, indicative of early settlement and defensive structures in the region. The site contributes to the understanding of prehistoric habitation in Scotland.
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- Coordinates
- 54.7283, -3.2492
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Blennerhasset and Torpenhow
- Postcode
- CA7 1JH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Nearest railway station
- Aspatria — 6.3 km
Sources
- osm: way/516607071 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Caer Mote Enclosure?
- Caer Mote Enclosure is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode CA7 1JH), in the parish of Blennerhasset and Torpenhow.
- What is Caer Mote Enclosure?
- Caer Mote Enclosure — an archaeological site in North West England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Caer Mote Enclosure?
- The nearest railway station is Aspatria, about 6.3 km away. The nearest town is Bassenthwaite. Drivers can use postcode CA7 1JH.
- Is Caer Mote Enclosure a protected site?
- Yes — Caer Mote Enclosure is part of the Solway Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Caer Mote Enclosure free to visit?
- Yes, Caer Mote Enclosure is free to enter.
- How do I get to Caer Mote Enclosure?
- The nearest railway station is Aspatria, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA7 1JH.