Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Hillbank Wood Motte
In or near Ochiltree.
Hillbank Wood Motte — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Mary and Angus Hogg — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Auchinleck · 4.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Hillbank Wood 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
Hillbank Wood Motte is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It features a motte, which is a raised earthwork typically associated with medieval fortifications. The site provides insights 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
- 55.4665, -4.3704
- District
- East Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA18 2QA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock
- Nearest railway station
- Auchinleck — 4.7 km
Sources
- osm: node/13665986468 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hillbank Wood Motte?
- Hillbank Wood Motte is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode KA18 2QA).
- What is Hillbank Wood Motte?
- Hillbank Wood Motte — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hillbank Wood Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Auchinleck, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode KA18 2QA.
- Is Hillbank Wood Motte free to visit?
- Yes, Hillbank Wood Motte is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hillbank Wood Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Auchinleck, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KA18 2QA.