Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Rough Hill Motte
In or near Carmunnock.
Rough Hill Motte — a archaeological in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Billy McCrorie — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Hairmyres · 1.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Rough Hill Motte is a archaeological located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Rough Hill Motte is an archaeological site located in central Scotland. It features a well-preserved motte, indicative of medieval fortifications. The site provides insights into the region's historical landscape and its defensive structures.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.7715, -4.2209
- District
- South Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- G79 1AA
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Kilbride and Strathaven
- Nearest railway station
- Hairmyres — 1.2 km
- Official site
- www.nms.ac.uk
Sources
- osm: node/13673234999 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rough Hill Motte?
- Rough Hill Motte is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode G79 1AA).
- What is Rough Hill Motte?
- Rough Hill Motte — a archaeological in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Rough Hill Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Hairmyres, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode G79 1AA.
- Is Rough Hill Motte free to visit?
- Yes, Rough Hill Motte is free to enter.
- How do I get to Rough Hill Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Hairmyres, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G79 1AA.