Castles · Central Scotland
Castlehill (Motte & ditches)
In or near Carmunnock.
Castlehill (Motte & ditches) — a castle in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Billy McCrorie — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Hairmyres · 1.4 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Castlehill (Motte & ditches) is a castle 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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Place summary
Castlehill (Motte & ditches) is a historic castle located in central Scotland. It features a motte and ditches, indicative of its medieval origins. The site is an important archaeological remnant of feudal fortifications in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 55.7731, -4.2212
- District
- South Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- G74 5BX
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Kilbride and Strathaven
- Nearest railway station
- Hairmyres — 1.4 km
- Official site
- www.nms.ac.uk
Sources
- osm: way/804169844 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Castlehill (Motte & ditches)?
- Castlehill (Motte & ditches) is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode G74 5BX).
- What is Castlehill (Motte & ditches)?
- Castlehill (Motte & ditches) — a castle in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Castlehill (Motte & ditches)?
- The nearest railway station is Hairmyres, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode G74 5BX.
- Does Castlehill (Motte & ditches) charge admission?
- Castlehill (Motte & ditches) typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Castlehill (Motte & ditches)?
- The nearest railway station is Hairmyres, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G74 5BX.