Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Elsdon Motte
Elsdon Motte — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Stanley Howe — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
About
Elsdon 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
Elsdon Motte is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is characterised by its earthwork mound, which is a remnant of a medieval fortification. The site serves as an important example of early defensive structures in Scotland.
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- Coordinates
- 55.2357, -2.0997
Sources
- osm: way/136173660 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Elsdon Motte?
- Elsdon Motte is in Scottish Lowlands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 55.2357°, -2.0997°.