Archaeological sites · North West England
Skaith Motte
Skaith Motte — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Andy Farrington — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Skaith Motte 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.
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Place summary
Skaith Motte is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It features a medieval motte, a type of earthwork fortification, indicative of the region's historical significance during the feudal period. The site provides insight into medieval settlement and defensive strategies in Scotland.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.9643, -4.5297
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG8 6QP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
Sources
- osm: node/13668607659 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Skaith Motte?
- Skaith Motte is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG8 6QP).
- What is Skaith Motte?
- Skaith Motte — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Skaith Motte?
- Drivers can use postcode DG8 6QP.
- Is Skaith Motte free to visit?
- Yes, Skaith Motte is free to enter.
- How do I get to Skaith Motte?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG8 6QP. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency.