Hill forts · Northern Ireland
Motte And Bailey
In or near Kinallen.
Motte And Bailey is a hill fort in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Moira · 9.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Motte And Bailey is a hill fort in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 54.4129°, -6.1432°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Place summary
Motte and Bailey is a historic hill-fort located in Northern Ireland, postcode BT25. This type of fortification, characterised by a raised earthwork mound and an enclosed courtyard, reflects medieval military architecture. The site provides insight into the region's feudal past.
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- Coordinates
- 54.4129, -6.1432
- Postcode
- BT25 1FA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lagan Valley
- Nearest railway station
- Moira — 9.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q15121148 (CC0)
- commons: Dromore Mound - geograph.org.uk - 1405474.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Motte And Bailey?
- Motte And Bailey is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT25 1FA).
- What is Motte And Bailey?
- Motte And Bailey is a hill fort in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Motte And Bailey?
- The nearest railway station is Moira, about 9.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT25 1FA.
- Is Motte And Bailey free to visit?
- Yes, Motte And Bailey is free to enter.
- How do I get to Motte And Bailey?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BT25 1FA. It sits within the Lagan Valley parliamentary constituency.