Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Hillend, Motte
Hillend, Motte — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Ian R Maxwell — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Nairn · 5.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Hillend, Motte 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
Hillend Motte is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Highlands. It features a well-preserved motte, a type of earthwork castle mound, which provides insight into medieval fortifications in the region. The site is of historical significance, reflecting the area's feudal past.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 57.5704, -3.7856
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV12 5JZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey
- Nearest railway station
- Nairn — 5.3 km
Sources
- osm: node/13673382943 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hillend, Motte?
- Hillend, Motte is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV12 5JZ).
- What is Hillend, Motte?
- Hillend, Motte — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hillend, Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Nairn, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode IV12 5JZ.
- Is Hillend, Motte free to visit?
- Yes, Hillend, Motte is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hillend, Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Nairn, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IV12 5JZ.