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The Great Britain Guide

Forts Β· Scottish Lowlands

Battle of Dryfesands

In or near Dalton.

Battle of Dryfesands is a fort in the United Kingdom.

Beside the Dryfe - geograph.org.uk - 5321721

Richard Webb β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
45 min–1.5 h
Nearest railway station
Lockerbie Β· 2.4 km

About

Battle of Dryfesands is a historic fort or fortified site in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 55.1333Β°, -3.3864Β°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.

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Place summary

The Battle of Dryfesands is a historical fort located in the Scottish Lowlands, postcode DG11. This site is notable for its association with the conflict that took place during the 17th century, reflecting the region's tumultuous history.

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Coordinates
55.1333, -3.3864
Postcode
DG11 1ST
Parliamentary constituency
Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
Nearest railway station
Lockerbie β€” 2.4 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Annandale pastureland - geograph.org.uk - 439641πŸ“· 3

Historic houses Β· Scottish Lowlands

Dryfeholm

Dryfeholm β€” a historic house in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

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Postbox on the B7076, Dryfebridge - geograph.org.uk - 6997598πŸ“· 5

Historic churches Β· Scottish Lowlands

Hutton on Dryfe Church

Hutton on Dryfe Church β€” category B listed building-listed church in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Free
B7076 heading south to Lockerbie - geograph.org.uk - 8179686πŸ“· 5

Vineyards Β· Scottish Lowlands

Green Hill

Green Hill β€” a UK vineyard in scotland lowlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.

Dryfe Water ViaductπŸ“· 3

Historic bridges Β· Scottish Lowlands

Dryfe Water Viaduct

Dryfe Water Viaduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.

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Lockerbie fire station - geograph.org.uk - 155221πŸ“· 3

Ice rinks Β· Scottish Lowlands

Lockerbie Ice Rink

Lockerbie Ice Rink β€” a ice rink in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

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Memorial Garden at Lockerbie Cemetery - geograph.org.uk - 4051032πŸ“· 3

Memorials & monuments Β· Scottish Lowlands

Lockerbie Air Disaster Memorial

Lockerbie Air Disaster Memorial β€” a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

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Where to eat & stay near Battle of Dryfesands

Places to stay

Lockerbie Library - geograph.org.uk - 3388156πŸ“· 7

Hotels Β· Scottish Lowlands

Kings Arms Hotel

Kings Arms Hotel β€” a hotel in scotland lowlands.

β†— kingsarmshotel.co.uk
Princes Street, Lochmaben - geograph.org.uk - 4065687πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· Scottish Lowlands

Kirk Loch Campsite

Kirk Loch Campsite β€” a campsite in scotland lowlands.

Chill Pods at Hoddom Castle - geograph.org.uk - 4528437πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· Scottish Lowlands

Hoddom Castle Caravan Park & Campsite

Hoddom Castle Caravan Park & Campsite β€” a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

Free↗ hoddomcastle.co.uk
On the A74(M) - geograph.org.uk - 8034499πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· North West England

Cressfield Caravan Park

Cressfield Caravan Park β€” a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

Abutments from disused railway near Amisfield - geograph.org.uk - 6982394πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· Scottish Lowlands

Partridge Cottage CAMC CL

Partridge Cottage CAMC CL β€” a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

Minor road at Whins Cottages - geograph.org.uk - 7908607πŸ“· 2

Caravan parks Β· North West England

Whins CAMC CL

Whins CAMC CL β€” a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

Places to eat & drink

Robert the Bruce, Lochmaben - geograph.org.uk - 4065339πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· Scottish Lowlands

Bruce Arms Public House, 3 Castle Street, Lochmaben

Bruce Arms Public House, 3 Castle Street, Lochmaben in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

Elizabethan postbox on the B724, Clarencefield - geograph.org.uk - 6360843πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· Scottish Lowlands

The Farmers Inn

The Farmers Inn in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

Tower, Shakespeare Street Dumfries - geograph.org.uk - 4699834πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· Scottish Lowlands

73-77 English Street, Dumfries

73-77 English Street, Dumfries in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

Hole i' the Wa' Inn, Dumfries - geograph.org.uk - 4699070πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· Scottish Lowlands

Rob Roy Public House, 63-65 Queensberry Street, Dumfries

Rob Roy Public House, 63-65 Queensberry Street, Dumfries in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

High Street Fountain - geograph.org.uk - 5494894πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· Scottish Lowlands

The Globe Inn, 56 High Street, Dumfries

The Globe Inn, 56 High Street, Dumfries in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

Baroque town house - geograph.org.uk - 5494952πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· Scottish Lowlands

Queen O' The South Public House, 8-10 Nith Place, Dumfries

Queen O' The South Public House, 8-10 Nith Place, Dumfries in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

More forts in this region

An evening view at Point Sands - geograph.org.uk - 6924618πŸ“· 5

Forts Β· Scottish Lowlands

Battle of Rhunahaorine Moss (1647)

Battle of Rhunahaorine Moss (1647) β€” Battlefield site, dating to 24 May 1647.

Ardneil Hill - geograph.org.uk - 5870615πŸ“· 3

Forts Β· Scottish Lowlands

Roman Battle Ground 1216

Roman Battle Ground 1216 is a fort in the United Kingdom.

Bonnie Lesley Memorial - Stevenston - geograph.org.uk - 5895758πŸ“· 5

Forts Β· Scottish Lowlands

Obelisk, Glencairn Street, Stevenston

Obelisk, Glencairn Street, Stevenston β€” a martello broad in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

Hill fort on Arbory Hill - geograph.org.uk - 409434πŸ“· 3

Forts Β· Scottish Lowlands

Arbory Hill Fort

Arbory Hill Fort is a fort in the United Kingdom.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Battle of Dryfesands?
Battle of Dryfesands is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG11 1ST).
What is Battle of Dryfesands?
Battle of Dryfesands is a fort in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Battle of Dryfesands?
The nearest railway station is Lockerbie, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode DG11 1ST.
How do I get to Battle of Dryfesands?
The nearest railway station is Lockerbie, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DG11 1ST.