Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Helenton Mote
In or near Gatehead.
Helenton Mote — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Colin Pyle — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Prestwick International Airport · 5.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Helenton Mote 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
Helenton Mote is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Highlands. It features a motte, a type of earthwork fortification, which is characteristic of medieval military architecture. The site provides insight into the region's historical landscape and settlement patterns.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.5473, -4.5484
- District
- South Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA1 5PP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Central Ayrshire
- Nearest railway station
- Prestwick International Airport — 5.9 km
Sources
- osm: way/779687737 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Helenton Mote?
- Helenton Mote is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KA1 5PP).
- What is Helenton Mote?
- Helenton Mote — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Helenton Mote?
- The nearest railway station is Prestwick International Airport, about 5.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode KA1 5PP.
- Is Helenton Mote free to visit?
- Yes, Helenton Mote is free to enter.
- How do I get to Helenton Mote?
- The nearest railway station is Prestwick International Airport, about 5.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KA1 5PP.