Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Moatland Motte
Moatland Motte — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Jerry Evans — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Moatland 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
Moatland Motte is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It features a motte, a type of earthwork fortification, which is indicative of medieval military architecture. The site provides insights into the region's historical landscape and defensive strategies.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.1523, -3.7839
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG2 0SS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
Sources
- osm: node/13671340197 (ODbL)
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Dunscore Parish Church
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Jane Haining Memorial Cairn
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📷 5📷 5Historic bridges · Scottish Lowlands
Dalgonar Bridge
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📷 5Literary houses · Scottish Lowlands
Lag Tower
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📷 5Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
Crawston Hill
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Where to eat & stay near Moatland Motte
Places to stay
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📷 3Campsites · Scottish Lowlands
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📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands
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Partridge Cottage CAMC CL
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Places to eat & drink
📷 7
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
75 Friars Vennel, Dumfries
75 Friars Vennel, Dumfries in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Rob Roy Public House, 63-65 Queensberry Street, Dumfries
Rob Roy Public House, 63-65 Queensberry Street, Dumfries in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
73-77 English Street, Dumfries
73-77 English Street, Dumfries in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
The Globe Inn, 56 High Street, Dumfries
The Globe Inn, 56 High Street, Dumfries in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Queen O' The South Public House, 8-10 Nith Place, Dumfries
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Moatland Motte?
- Moatland Motte is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG2 0SS).
- What is Moatland Motte?
- Moatland Motte — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Moatland Motte?
- Drivers can use postcode DG2 0SS.
- Is Moatland Motte free to visit?
- Yes, Moatland Motte is free to enter.
- How do I get to Moatland Motte?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG2 0SS. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency.