Archaeological sites · North West England
Mote of Urr
Mote of Urr — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Mary and Angus Hogg — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Mote of Urr 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
Mote of Urr is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It features a motte, a type of earthwork fortification, which is indicative of medieval defensive structures. The site provides insight into the region's historical landscape and settlement patterns.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9627, -3.8519
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG7 3JZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
Sources
- osm: node/8283191549 (ODbL)
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Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mote of Urr?
- Mote of Urr is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG7 3JZ).
- What is Mote of Urr?
- Mote of Urr — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Mote of Urr?
- Drivers can use postcode DG7 3JZ.
- Is Mote of Urr free to visit?
- Yes, Mote of Urr is free to enter.
- How do I get to Mote of Urr?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG7 3JZ. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency.