Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Old Petty Motte
In or near Westhill.
Old Petty Motte — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

Dave Thompson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Inverness Airport · 3.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Old Petty Motte is a archaeological located in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Old Petty Motte is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Highlands. It consists of a motte, a type of earthwork mound, which is indicative of medieval fortifications. The site provides insight into the historical landscape and settlement patterns of the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 57.5213, -4.1083
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV2 7JH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey
- Nearest railway station
- Inverness Airport — 3.4 km
- Official site
- www.castlestuart.com
Sources
- osm: node/13664692386 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Old Petty Motte?
- Old Petty Motte is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV2 7JH).
- What is Old Petty Motte?
- Old Petty Motte — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Old Petty Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Inverness Airport, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode IV2 7JH.
- Is Old Petty Motte free to visit?
- Yes, Old Petty Motte is free to enter.
- How do I get to Old Petty Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Inverness Airport, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IV2 7JH.