Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Coats Hill Motte
Coats Hill Motte — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Coats Hill Motte is a archaeological 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
Coats Hill Motte is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. This motte, a type of castle mound, reflects the medieval fortification practices of the region. The site offers insight into the historical landscape and settlement patterns of Scotland.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.3224, -3.4638
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG10 9SB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
Sources
- osm: way/1272116723 (ODbL)
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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 — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Coats Hill Motte?
- Drivers can use postcode DG10 9SB.
- Is Coats Hill Motte free to visit?
- Yes, Coats Hill Motte is free to enter.
- 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.