Castles · North West England
West Hall Motte
In or near Bewcastle.
West Hall Motte — a castle in scotland lowlands.
Jon Alexander — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Brampton · 8.0 km
About
West Hall Motte is a named castle in scotland lowlands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
West Hall Motte is a castle located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is characterised by its motte-and-bailey design, typical of medieval fortifications. The site reflects the historical significance of defensive structures in Scotland. Visitors can explore the remains of the motte, which offers insights into the region's feudal past.
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- Coordinates
- 55.0020, -2.6769
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Kingwater
- Postcode
- CA8 2EH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Carlisle
- Nearest railway station
- Brampton — 8 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6287884 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Hall Motte?
- West Hall Motte is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA8 2EH), in the parish of Kingwater.
- What is West Hall Motte?
- West Hall Motte — a castle in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to West Hall Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Brampton, about 8.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA8 2EH.
- Is West Hall Motte a protected site?
- Yes — West Hall Motte is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does West Hall Motte charge admission?
- West Hall Motte typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to West Hall Motte?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA8 2EH. It sits within the Carlisle parliamentary constituency.