Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Pennytersal Motte
In or near Kilmacolm.
Pennytersal Motte — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

Thomas Nugent — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Woodhall · 3.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Pennytersal 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
Pennytersal Motte is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Highlands. It features a motte, a type of earthwork castle, indicative of medieval fortifications. The site is of historical significance, reflecting the region's feudal past.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.9048, -4.6621
- District
- Inverclyde
- Postcode
- PA13 4SL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West
- Nearest railway station
- Woodhall — 3 km
Sources
- osm: node/13666047397 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pennytersal Motte?
- Pennytersal Motte is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA13 4SL).
- What is Pennytersal Motte?
- Pennytersal Motte — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Pennytersal Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Woodhall, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode PA13 4SL.
- Is Pennytersal Motte free to visit?
- Yes, Pennytersal Motte is free to enter.
- How do I get to Pennytersal Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Woodhall, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PA13 4SL.