Literary houses · Central Scotland
motte & bailey 1600m N of Abington
motte & bailey 1600m N of Abington — a literary house museum in scotland central.
Trevor Littlewood — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
About
motte & bailey 1600m N of Abington is a literary house museum located in scotland central. 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 South Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK
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Place summary
The motte and bailey located 1600m north of Abington in central Scotland is a historical earthwork fortification. This site exemplifies the typical design of medieval castles, featuring a raised mound (motte) and an enclosed courtyard (bailey). Its significance lies in its representation of early feudal society in Scotland. The site offers a glimpse into the region's past, though it remains largely unexcavated.
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- Coordinates
- 55.5070, -3.6920
Sources
- wikidata: Q56665889 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is motte & bailey 1600m N of Abington?
- motte & bailey 1600m N of Abington is in central Scotland, United Kingdom.
- What is motte & bailey 1600m N of Abington?
- motte & bailey 1600m N of Abington — a literary house museum in scotland central.
- How do I get to motte & bailey 1600m N of Abington?
- Its coordinates are 55.5070°, -3.6920°.