Archaeological sites · North West England
Twynholm Motte
In or near Twynholm.
Twynholm Motte — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Billy McCrorie — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Twynholm 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
Twynholm Motte is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It features a motte, a type of earthwork castle mound, which is characteristic of medieval fortifications in Scotland. The site provides insight into the region's historical landscape and settlement patterns.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.8650, -4.0835
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG6 4NX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
Sources
- osm: node/13669228697 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Twynholm Motte?
- Twynholm Motte is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG6 4NX).
- What is Twynholm Motte?
- Twynholm Motte — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Twynholm Motte?
- Drivers can use postcode DG6 4NX.
- Is Twynholm Motte free to visit?
- Yes, Twynholm Motte is free to enter.
- How do I get to Twynholm Motte?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG6 4NX. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency.