Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Maxwelton Motte
Maxwelton Motte — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Walter Baxter — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Maxwelton 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
Maxwelton Motte is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is characterised by its earthwork mound, which is a remnant of medieval fortifications. The site offers insights into historical defensive structures used during that era.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.1875, -3.8590
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG3 4HA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
Sources
- osm: node/13671299871 (ODbL)
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Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Maxwelton Motte?
- Maxwelton Motte is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG3 4HA).
- What is Maxwelton Motte?
- Maxwelton Motte — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Maxwelton Motte?
- Drivers can use postcode DG3 4HA.
- Is Maxwelton Motte free to visit?
- Yes, Maxwelton Motte is free to enter.
- How do I get to Maxwelton Motte?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG3 4HA. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency.