Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Kirkland Mote
Kirkland Mote — archaeological in scotland lowlands. Operated by Historic Environment Scotland.
Billy McCrorie — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
About
Kirkland Mote is a archaeological located in scotland lowlands. Operated by Historic Environment Scotland. A British archaeological site recorded in OpenStreetMap with at least one heritage quality signal (Wikidata link, Wikipedia article or designated operator).
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Place summary
Kirkland Mote is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It features the remains of a motte, a type of earthwork castle typical of medieval fortifications. The site provides insight into the region's historical landscape and its defensive structures. Visitors can explore the earthworks and appreciate the significance of this medieval settlement in the context of Scottish history.
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- Coordinates
- 55.0056, -4.0384
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG7 3NE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
Sources
- osm: w1261231381 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q56666493 (CC0)
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White Hill
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Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kirkland Mote?
- Kirkland Mote is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG7 3NE).
- What is Kirkland Mote?
- Kirkland Mote — archaeological in scotland lowlands. Operated by Historic Environment Scotland.
- How do I get to Kirkland Mote?
- Drivers can use postcode DG7 3NE.
- How do I get to Kirkland Mote?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG7 3NE. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency.