Literary houses · North West England
Mote of Annan, motte-and-bailey castle, 70m SSW of Moat House
In or near Bowness-on-Solway.
Mote of Annan, motte-and-bailey castle, 70m SSW of Moat House — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Annan · 0.6 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Mote of Annan, motte-and-bailey castle, 70m SSW of Moat House is a literary house museum located in scotland lowlands. A British literary house preserving the home of a notable author, poet or playwright as a museum, often with original furniture and manuscripts. architectural structure in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Mote of Annan is a motte-and-bailey castle located 70 metres south-southwest of Moat House in the Scottish Lowlands. This historical site exemplifies medieval fortifications, featuring a raised earthwork mound (motte) and an enclosed courtyard (bailey). Its significance lies in its representation of early Scottish castle architecture. The site is of interest to those studying medieval history and archaeology.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9888, -3.2641
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG12 5DE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Nearest railway station
- Annan — 0.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q56661703 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mote of Annan, motte-and-bailey castle, 70m SSW of Moat House?
- Mote of Annan, motte-and-bailey castle, 70m SSW of Moat House is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG12 5DE).
- What is Mote of Annan, motte-and-bailey castle, 70m SSW of Moat House?
- Mote of Annan, motte-and-bailey castle, 70m SSW of Moat House — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Mote of Annan, motte-and-bailey castle, 70m SSW of Moat House?
- The nearest railway station is Annan, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode DG12 5DE.
- Is Mote of Annan, motte-and-bailey castle, 70m SSW of Moat House a protected site?
- Yes — Mote of Annan, motte-and-bailey castle, 70m SSW of Moat House is part of the Upper Solway Flats & Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Upper Solway Flats & Marshes Ramsar wetland.
- How do I get to Mote of Annan, motte-and-bailey castle, 70m SSW of Moat House?
- The nearest railway station is Annan, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DG12 5DE.