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The Great Britain Guide

Forts · Scottish Highlands

Barmekin of Echt

In or near Drumoak.

Barmekin of Echt is a fort in the United Kingdom.

Barmekin Hill trig - geograph.org.uk - 361047

Iain Macaulay — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
45 min–1.5 h

About

Barmekin of Echt is a historic fort or fortified site in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 57.1542°, -2.4546°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.

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Place summary

Barmekin of Echt is a fort located in the Scottish Highlands, postcode AB32. It is notable for its historical significance as a prehistoric defensive site. The fort's remains are a testament to the area's ancient settlement patterns.

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Coordinates
57.1542, -2.4546
Postcode
AB32 7AP
Parliamentary constituency
West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Barmekin of Echt?
Barmekin of Echt is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB32 7AP).
What is Barmekin of Echt?
Barmekin of Echt is a fort in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Barmekin of Echt?
Drivers can use postcode AB32 7AP.
How do I get to Barmekin of Echt?
Drivers can navigate to postcode AB32 7AP. It sits within the West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine parliamentary constituency.