Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Rotten Burn Motte
In or near Wemyss Bay.
Rotten Burn Motte — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
william craig — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Inverkip · 5.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Rotten Burn 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
Rotten Burn Motte is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Highlands. It features a motte, a type of earthwork castle mound, which is characteristic of medieval fortifications. The site provides insight into the region's historical landscape and settlement patterns.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.8784, -4.7975
- Nearest railway station
- Inverkip — 5.6 km
Sources
- osm: node/13666041966 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rotten Burn Motte?
- Rotten Burn Motte is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Rotten Burn Motte?
- Rotten Burn Motte — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Rotten Burn Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Inverkip, about 5.6 km away. Its coordinates are 55.8784°, -4.7975°.
- Is Rotten Burn Motte free to visit?
- Yes, Rotten Burn Motte is free to enter.
- How do I get to Rotten Burn Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Inverkip, about 5.6 km away.