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Rockhall Mote
NY 055-766 Dumfriesshire Scotland

Rockhall MoteRockhall Mote is a 12th century earthwork motte and bailey fortress, founded by the Kirkpatricks. Standing on the west end of a high ridge, the large motte is encased by a rock-cut ditch and the remnants of a counterscarp bank. To the north-east is a small bailey, with the remains of its ditch on the north and east sides. The castle is the predecessor of Rockhall, which is sited a short distance to the south. 2 miles north-west is Torthorwald Castle.


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Rockhall Mote is located north of Rockhallhead, off the A75. 6 miles east of Dumfries, on the A75.

The site is visible from the road.

Car parking is by the side of the road.


Click here for castle pictures Rockhall Mote Picture 1Rockhall Mote Picture 2 and a castle map of the area Castle Map of the Area

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