Castles · Central Scotland
Black Castle, East Lothian
In or near Haddington.
Black Castle, East Lothian is an Iron Age hillfort with a number of defensive banks, located 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) south-east of Gifford, East Lothian, Scotland. It is south of the B6355 road, between
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Black Castle, East Lothian is an Iron Age hillfort with a number of defensive banks, located 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) south-east of Gifford, East Lothian, Scotland. It is south of the B6355 road, between Darent House and Green Castle hillfort. The fort is on the summit of a hillock, at 900 feet (270 m). It measures about 380 by 340 feet (120 by 100 m). It has an inner and an outer rampart, and two entrances marked by causeways. To the west is a plantation named Black Castle wood. It is a designated scheduled monument.
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From the Wikipedia article
Black Castle, East Lothian is an Iron Age hillfort with a number of defensive banks, located 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) south-east of Gifford, East Lothian, Scotland. It is south of the B6355 road, between Darent House and Green Castle hillfort. The fort is on the summit of a hillock, at 900 feet (270 m). It measures about 380 by 340 feet (120 by 100 m). It has an inner and an outer rampart, and two entrances marked by causeways. To the west is a plantation named Black Castle wood. It is a designated scheduled monument.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8867, -2.6728
- District
- East Lothian
- Postcode
- EH41 4PJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lothian East
Sources
- wikipedia: Black Castle, East Lothian (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Black Castle, East Lothian?
- Black Castle, East Lothian is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH41 4PJ).
- What is Black Castle, East Lothian?
- Black Castle, East Lothian is an Iron Age hillfort with a number of defensive banks, located 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) south-east of Gifford, East Lothian, Scotland. It is south of the B6355 road, between
- How do I get to Black Castle, East Lothian?
- Drivers can use postcode EH41 4PJ.
- Does Black Castle, East Lothian charge admission?
- Black Castle, East Lothian typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Black Castle, East Lothian?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EH41 4PJ. It sits within the Lothian East parliamentary constituency.