Where is motte & bailey 450m ESE of Nithside?

motte & bailey 450m ESE of Nithside is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG3 5JQ).

How do I get to motte & bailey 450m ESE of Nithside?

Drivers can use postcode DG3 5JQ.

How do I get to motte & bailey 450m ESE of Nithside?

Drivers can navigate to postcode DG3 5JQ. It sits within the Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale parliamentary constituency.

Literary houses · Scottish Lowlands

motte & bailey 450m ESE of Nithside

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motte & bailey 450m ESE of Nithside — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.

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Typical visit: 1 h–1.5 h

Wheelchair accessible

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
District: Dumfries and Galloway
Postcode: DG3 5JQ
Parliamentary constituency: Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale

Sources

wikidata: Q56666111 (CC0)

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