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Dumfries Old Bridge

Motte (Medieval)(Possible)

Site Name Dumfries Old Bridge

Classification Motte (Medieval)(Possible)

Canmore ID 65564

Site Number NX97NE 33

NGR NX 968 760

NGR Description NX c. 968 760

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

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  • Council Dumfries And Galloway
  • Parish Dumfries
  • Former Region Dumfries And Galloway
  • Former District Nithsdale
  • Former County Dumfries-shire

Archaeology Notes

NX97NE 33 c. 968 760.

(Approx NX 968 760) A large motte-type earthwork was revealed during recent demolitions at the western end of the Old Bridge, Dumfries, in the angle made by the road across the bridge and Howgate Street.

A E Truckell 1962.

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