Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Morton Castle
Morton Castle — a archaeological site in scotland lowlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
About
Morton Castle is a named archaeological site in scotland lowlands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
Morton Castle is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It features the remains of a medieval fortress, providing insight into the region's historical significance. The site reflects the architectural styles and defensive strategies of its time. Visitors can explore the ruins and the surrounding landscape, which offers a glimpse into the area's past.
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- Coordinates
- 55.2833, -3.7500
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG3 5EH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
Sources
- manual: geonames-2642163 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Morton Castle?
- Morton Castle is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG3 5EH).
- What is Morton Castle?
- Morton Castle — a archaeological site in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Morton Castle?
- Drivers can use postcode DG3 5EH.
- How do I get to Morton Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG3 5EH. It sits within the Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale parliamentary constituency.