Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Shandon Motte
In or near Rhu.
Shandon Motte — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Lairich Rig — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Garelochhead · 3.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Shandon 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
Shandon Motte is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Highlands. It features a motte-and-bailey structure, 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
- 56.0519, -4.7995
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- G84 8NX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Nearest railway station
- Garelochhead — 3.5 km
Sources
- osm: node/13669318469 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shandon Motte?
- Shandon Motte is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode G84 8NX).
- What is Shandon Motte?
- Shandon Motte — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Shandon Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Garelochhead, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode G84 8NX.
- Is Shandon Motte free to visit?
- Yes, Shandon Motte is free to enter.
- How do I get to Shandon Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Garelochhead, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G84 8NX.