Literary houses · Scottish Lowlands
motte and bailey 600m NE of Riddell
In or near Denholm.
motte and bailey 600m NE of Riddell — a literary house museum in scotland central.
Walter Baxter — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Wheelchair accessible
About
motte and bailey 600m NE of Riddell 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 Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
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Place summary
The motte and bailey located 600m northeast of Riddell is a historical earthwork in central Scotland. This type of fortification was common in the medieval period, characterised by a raised earth mound (motte) and an enclosed courtyard (bailey). The site reflects the military architecture of its time and offers insight into the region's feudal past. Visitors can explore the remnants of this structure, which is a notable example of early Scottish defensive design.
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- Coordinates
- 55.5153, -2.7615
- District
- Scottish Borders
- Postcode
- TD6 9JP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
Sources
- wikidata: Q56668620 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is motte and bailey 600m NE of Riddell?
- motte and bailey 600m NE of Riddell is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode TD6 9JP).
- What is motte and bailey 600m NE of Riddell?
- motte and bailey 600m NE of Riddell — a literary house museum in scotland central.
- How do I get to motte and bailey 600m NE of Riddell?
- Drivers can use postcode TD6 9JP.
- How do I get to motte and bailey 600m NE of Riddell?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TD6 9JP. It sits within the Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk parliamentary constituency.