Hill forts · North West England
Barn Heugh, Hillfort
In or near Twynholm.
Barn Heugh, Hillfort — a hill fort in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Chris McAuley — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Barn Heugh, Hillfort is a hill fort located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Barn Heugh is a hillfort located in the Scottish Lowlands. This ancient site is characterised by its earthworks and strategic position, reflecting its historical significance in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.8020, -4.1808
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG6 4UB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
Sources
- osm: node/13786899312 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Barn Heugh, Hillfort?
- Barn Heugh, Hillfort is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG6 4UB).
- What is Barn Heugh, Hillfort?
- Barn Heugh, Hillfort — a hill fort in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Barn Heugh, Hillfort?
- Drivers can use postcode DG6 4UB.
- Is Barn Heugh, Hillfort free to visit?
- Yes, Barn Heugh, Hillfort is free to enter.
- How do I get to Barn Heugh, Hillfort?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG6 4UB. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency.