Archaeological sites · North West England
Kirkcarswell Motte
In or near Twynholm.
Kirkcarswell Motte — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Chris Newman — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Kirkcarswell 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
Kirkcarswell Motte is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It features a well-preserved motte, a type of earthwork commonly used in medieval fortifications. The site provides insight into the region's historical landscape and construction methods.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.8179, -3.9402
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG6 4QN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
Sources
- osm: node/13670948589 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kirkcarswell Motte?
- Kirkcarswell Motte is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG6 4QN).
- What is Kirkcarswell Motte?
- Kirkcarswell Motte — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Kirkcarswell Motte?
- Drivers can use postcode DG6 4QN.
- Is Kirkcarswell Motte free to visit?
- Yes, Kirkcarswell Motte is free to enter.
- How do I get to Kirkcarswell Motte?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG6 4QN. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency.