Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Coats Hill Motte
Coats Hill Motte — archaeological in scotland lowlands. Operated by Historic Environment Scotland.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
About
Coats Hill Motte is a archaeological located in scotland lowlands. Operated by Historic Environment Scotland. A British archaeological site recorded in OpenStreetMap with at least one heritage quality signal (Wikidata link, Wikipedia article or designated operator).
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Place summary
Coats Hill Motte is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It features a motte, which is a type of earthwork mound that was commonly used as a fortification during the medieval period. The site provides insight into the historical landscape and defensive strategies of the era. Visitors to Coats Hill Motte can explore the remains and learn about the significance of such structures in Scotland's history.
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- Coordinates
- 55.3224, -3.4638
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG10 9SB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
Sources
- osm: w1272116723 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q56662740 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Coats Hill Motte?
- Coats Hill Motte is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG10 9SB).
- What is Coats Hill Motte?
- Coats Hill Motte — archaeological in scotland lowlands. Operated by Historic Environment Scotland.
- How do I get to Coats Hill Motte?
- Drivers can use postcode DG10 9SB.
- How do I get to Coats Hill Motte?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG10 9SB. It sits within the Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale parliamentary constituency.