Literary houses · Scottish Lowlands
motte & bailey 450m ESE of Nithside
motte & bailey 450m ESE of Nithside — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
Leslie Barrie — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
About
motte & bailey 450m ESE of Nithside 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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Place summary
The motte & bailey, located 450 metres east-southeast of Nithside in the Scottish Lowlands, is a historical earthwork structure. It exemplifies the medieval fortification style, consisting of a raised earth mound (motte) and an enclosed courtyard (bailey). This site reflects the defensive architecture of its time and is a notable remnant of Scotland's feudal past. The surrounding landscape offers context to its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.1929, -3.7424
Sources
- wikidata: Q56666111 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is motte & bailey 450m ESE of Nithside?
- motte & bailey 450m ESE of Nithside is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom.
- What is motte & bailey 450m ESE of Nithside?
- motte & bailey 450m ESE of Nithside — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to motte & bailey 450m ESE of Nithside?
- Its coordinates are 55.1929°, -3.7424°.