Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Rockhall Mote
In or near Dalton.
Rockhall Mote — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Chris Newman — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dumfries · 7.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Rockhall Mote is a archaeological located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Place summary
Rockhall Mote is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. This site features a motte, a type of earthwork castle mound, indicative of medieval fortifications. It provides insight into the region's historical landscape and defensive structures.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.0754, -3.4822
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG1 3SA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Nearest railway station
- Dumfries — 7.8 km
Sources
- osm: node/13677319521 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rockhall Mote?
- Rockhall Mote is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG1 3SA).
- What is Rockhall Mote?
- Rockhall Mote — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Rockhall Mote?
- The nearest railway station is Dumfries, about 7.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode DG1 3SA.
- Is Rockhall Mote free to visit?
- Yes, Rockhall Mote is free to enter.
- How do I get to Rockhall Mote?
- The nearest railway station is Dumfries, about 7.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DG1 3SA.