Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Tarbolton Motte
In or near Tarbolton.
Tarbolton Motte — a archaeological in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Prestwick International Airport · 8.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Tarbolton 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
Tarbolton Motte is an archaeological site located in central Scotland. It features a motte, a type of earthwork castle, indicative of medieval fortifications. The site provides insights 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
- 55.5148, -4.4845
- District
- South Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA5 5QZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Central Ayrshire
- Nearest railway station
- Prestwick International Airport — 8.2 km
Sources
- osm: node/13675825931 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tarbolton Motte?
- Tarbolton Motte is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode KA5 5QZ).
- What is Tarbolton Motte?
- Tarbolton Motte — a archaeological in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Tarbolton Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Prestwick International Airport, about 8.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode KA5 5QZ.
- Is Tarbolton Motte free to visit?
- Yes, Tarbolton Motte is free to enter.
- How do I get to Tarbolton Motte?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KA5 5QZ. It sits within the Central Ayrshire parliamentary constituency.