Castles · North West England
Castle Ban Motte
Castle Ban Motte — a castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Ann Cook — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Castle Ban Motte is a castle 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
Castle Ban Motte is a castle located in the Scottish Lowlands. It features a distinctive motte-and-bailey design, characteristic of medieval fortifications. The site is an important example of early Scottish military architecture.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9634, -5.1788
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG9 0RD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
Sources
- osm: node/3231341635 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Castle Ban Motte?
- Castle Ban Motte is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG9 0RD).
- What is Castle Ban Motte?
- Castle Ban Motte — a castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Castle Ban Motte?
- Drivers can use postcode DG9 0RD.
- Does Castle Ban Motte charge admission?
- Castle Ban Motte typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Castle Ban Motte?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG9 0RD. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency.