Archaeological sites · North West England
Trostrie Motte
In or near Twynholm.
Trostrie Motte — an archaeological site in North West England, United Kingdom.
Kirsty Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Trostrie Motte is an archaeological site located in North West England, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Trostrie Motte is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. This significant structure represents a medieval earthwork motte, reflecting the region's historical landscape and fortification practices.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.8935, -4.0958
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG6 4PR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
Sources
- osm: node/13668517995 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Trostrie Motte?
- Trostrie Motte is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode DG6 4PR).
- What is Trostrie Motte?
- Trostrie Motte — an archaeological site in North West England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Trostrie Motte?
- The nearest town is Twynholm. Drivers can use postcode DG6 4PR.
- Is Trostrie Motte free to visit?
- Yes, Trostrie Motte is free to enter.
- How do I get to Trostrie Motte?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG6 4PR. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency.