Archaeological sites · North West England
The Brough, Motte
The Brough, Motte — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Brough, 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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Protected designations
- Ramsar wetland: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Brough, Motte is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It features a motte, a type of earthwork castle, which provides insight into medieval fortifications in the region. The site is significant for its historical context and the study of early Scottish settlements.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.8965, -3.6599
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG2 8AQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
Sources
- osm: node/13671476981 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Brough, Motte?
- The Brough, Motte is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG2 8AQ).
- What is The Brough, Motte?
- The Brough, Motte — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Brough, Motte?
- Drivers can use postcode DG2 8AQ.
- Is The Brough, Motte a protected site?
- Yes — The Brough, Motte is part of the Upper Solway Flats & Marshes Ramsar wetland.
- Is The Brough, Motte free to visit?
- Yes, The Brough, Motte is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Brough, Motte?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG2 8AQ. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency.