Hill forts · Scottish Lowlands
Barns Burn Hillfort
Barns Burn Hillfort — a hill fort in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
James T M Towill — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Whitrope Siding · 8.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Barns Burn 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
Barns Burn Hillfort is a hill-fort located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is notable for its archaeological significance, reflecting the area's ancient defensive structures. The site offers insights into the settlement patterns and military strategies of early inhabitants.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.3684, -2.8004
- District
- Scottish Borders
- Postcode
- TD9 9SG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
- Nearest railway station
- Whitrope Siding — 8.9 km
Sources
- osm: way/1485316859 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Barns Burn Hillfort?
- Barns Burn Hillfort is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode TD9 9SG).
- What is Barns Burn Hillfort?
- Barns Burn Hillfort — a hill fort in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Barns Burn Hillfort?
- The nearest railway station is Whitrope Siding, about 8.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode TD9 9SG.
- Is Barns Burn Hillfort free to visit?
- Yes, Barns Burn Hillfort is free to enter.
- How do I get to Barns Burn Hillfort?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TD9 9SG. It sits within the Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk parliamentary constituency.