Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Thorntoun, Motte
In or near Crosshouse.
Thorntoun, Motte — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Kilmaurs · 3.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Thorntoun, 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
Thorntoun, Motte is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Highlands. It features a motte, a type of earthwork fortification, which dates back to the medieval period. The site provides insight into the defensive strategies employed during that era.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.6133, -4.5753
- District
- East Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA2 0BH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Kilmarnock and Loudoun
- Nearest railway station
- Kilmaurs — 3.9 km
Sources
- osm: node/13665955576 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Thorntoun, Motte?
- Thorntoun, Motte is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KA2 0BH).
- What is Thorntoun, Motte?
- Thorntoun, Motte — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Thorntoun, Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Kilmaurs, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode KA2 0BH.
- Is Thorntoun, Motte free to visit?
- Yes, Thorntoun, Motte is free to enter.
- How do I get to Thorntoun, Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Kilmaurs, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KA2 0BH.