Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Castlehill, Motte
In or near Kincardine O'Neil.
Castlehill, Motte — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Stanley Howe — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Riverside Halt · 7.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Castlehill, Motte is a archaeological located in scotland-highlands, 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 is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Highlands. This site features a motte, a type of earthwork fortification that was prominent during the medieval period. Its significance lies in its representation of early defensive structures in Scotland.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 57.0187, -2.5658
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB31 6LQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
- Nearest railway station
- Riverside Halt — 7.9 km
Sources
- osm: node/3020634293 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Castlehill, Motte?
- Castlehill, Motte is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB31 6LQ).
- What is Castlehill, Motte?
- Castlehill, Motte — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Castlehill, Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Riverside Halt, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB31 6LQ.
- Is Castlehill, Motte free to visit?
- Yes, Castlehill, Motte is free to enter.
- How do I get to Castlehill, Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Riverside Halt, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AB31 6LQ.