📌 Mochrum, Dumfries & Galloway
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A prominent mound looms over the country lane heading north from Mochrum village. The shape is unmistakable: it can only be a defensive motte left over from the period pre-dating stone castles. Druchtag Motte has been dated to the 12th or 13th century, and probably one featured a timber castle on its summit. Though aided by a rope, the way up onto the motte is alarmingly steep, with the ascent surely quite a feat if the grass is wet. At least the defences are clearly still doing their job!
🌍 Location
📌 By minor road immediately north of Mochrum
🧭 O.S. Grid Reference: NX 349467
🛰️ GPS coordinates: 54.787669,-4.568441
🚌 Infrequent bus to Mochrum
🚗 Street parking in Mochrum village nearby to the south
📝 Key info
⌚ Always open
🎫 Free
