Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Kirkhill Mote
In or near Locharbriggs.
Kirkhill Mote — 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
- Dumfries · 1.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Kirkhill Mote 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
Kirkhill Mote is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is characterised by its historical earthworks, which are indicative of a former motte-and-bailey castle structure.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.0846, -3.6201
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG2 0DG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Nearest railway station
- Dumfries — 1.7 km
Sources
- osm: node/13671707565 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kirkhill Mote?
- Kirkhill Mote is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG2 0DG).
- What is Kirkhill Mote?
- Kirkhill Mote — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Kirkhill Mote?
- The nearest railway station is Dumfries, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode DG2 0DG.
- Is Kirkhill Mote free to visit?
- Yes, Kirkhill Mote is free to enter.
- How do I get to Kirkhill Mote?
- The nearest railway station is Dumfries, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DG2 0DG.