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Forts Β· Scottish Lowlands

Battle Site 1593

In or near Leadhills.

Battle Site 1593 is a fort in the United Kingdom.

Clyde Wind Farm area of clear fell and turbines in a snow storm - geograph.org.uk - 6834161

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
45 min–1.5 h

About

Battle Site 1593 is a historic fort or fortified site in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 55.4011Β°, -3.5922Β°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.

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Place summary

Battle Site 1593 is a historic fort located in the Scottish Lowlands, postcode ML12. This site is notable for its association with significant military events in Scotland's history.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
55.4011, -3.5922
Postcode
ML12 6GS
Parliamentary constituency
Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale

Sources

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Horse Pow Hill

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Archiebald Gair Head

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Archibald Gair Head

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Where to eat & stay near Battle Site 1593

Places to stay

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Hostels Β· Scottish Lowlands

Rivox Bunkhouse

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Caravan parks Β· Scottish Lowlands

Mount View Caravan Park

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Hotels Β· Scottish Lowlands

Buccleuch Arms Hotel

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Campsites Β· Scottish Lowlands

Moffat Camping & Caravanning Club site

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Campsites Β· Scottish Lowlands

Green Frog

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Campsites Β· Scottish Lowlands

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Places to eat & drink

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Historic pubs Β· Scottish Lowlands

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Historic pubs Β· Scottish Lowlands

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Historic pubs Β· Scottish Lowlands

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Battle Site 1593?
Battle Site 1593 is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode ML12 6GS).
What is Battle Site 1593?
Battle Site 1593 is a fort in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Battle Site 1593?
Drivers can use postcode ML12 6GS.
How do I get to Battle Site 1593?
Drivers can navigate to postcode ML12 6GS. It sits within the Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale parliamentary constituency.