Rating
4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)
User Reviews
Keith Heron (2 years ago)
It is only when you try to clamber up to the top of this earthwork that you realise quite how impressive it is, as there are ditches between the three different levels that can't be seen from outside. When the river used to branch down both sides of the Motte it would have made a formidable defensive site. Note that if you approach from the main road to the East you will have to cross a foot bridge a short distance to the south. Well worth a visit.
It is only when you try to clamber up to the top of this earthwork that you realise quite how impressive it is, as there are ditches between the three different levels that can't be seen from outside. When the river used to branch down both sides of the Motte it would have made a formidable defensive site. Note that if you approach from the main road to the East you will have to cross a foot bridge a short distance to the south. Well worth a visit.
Jim Lawley (3 years ago)
Not much to see but if you have a 4x4 the ford's more fun. ?
Not much to see but if you have a 4x4 the ford's more fun. ?
Alex Hodgson (3 years ago)
Great place to drop by if you're in the area and are interested in history, wildflowers or great views of valleys. A substantial and impressive earthwork formerly supporting a motte and bailey castle, of which nothing remains. There's no formal parking and prob only place for 1 car to park either side of the VERY DEEP ford, but don't worry, no one else will be there. If you come from the main road side there's footbridge access over the river. If you come from Castle Douglas there's some narrow country lanes to negotiate but nothing too taxing. There's no history board, so brush up beforehand.
Great place to drop by if you're in the area and are interested in history, wildflowers or great views of valleys. A substantial and impressive earthwork formerly supporting a motte and bailey castle, of which nothing remains. There's no formal parking and prob only place for 1 car to park either side of the VERY DEEP ford, but don't worry, no one else will be there. If you come from the main road side there's footbridge access over the river. If you come from Castle Douglas there's some narrow country lanes to negotiate but nothing too taxing. There's no history board, so brush up beforehand.
Joshua Baxter (3 years ago)
Built by badgers, for badgers. Sadly some badgers have died whilst performing recent construction work at the Motte site. All in all, Great Motte.
Built by badgers, for badgers. Sadly some badgers have died whilst performing recent construction work at the Motte site. All in all, Great Motte.
Margaret Cameron (6 years ago)
My son lives close by...used to play on this historic landmark away back in the 50's. Area where I grew up.
My son lives close by...used to play on this historic landmark away back in the 50's. Area where I grew up.
