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Lochnaw

Motte (Medieval)(Possible)

Site Name Lochnaw

Classification Motte (Medieval)(Possible)

Alternative Name(s) 'In The Vicinity Of Lochnaw Loch', Lochnaw Castle Policies

Canmore ID 60385

Site Number NW96SE 16

NGR NW 99000 63000

NGR Description NX c. 99 63

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

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  • Council Dumfries And Galloway
  • Parish Leswalt
  • Former Region Dumfries And Galloway
  • Former District Wigtown
  • Former County Wigtownshire

Archaeology Notes

NW96SE 16 c. 99 63

Possibly on map sheet NX06SW.

There are no visible remains of a motte in the vicinity of Lochnaw Loch; it is said to have been robbed for road-metal.

M'Kerlie 1906; RCAHMS 1985, visited September 1984.

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Note (7 March 2022)

The location, classification and period of this site have been reviewed.

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