Hill forts · Scottish Lowlands
Black Hill Fort
In or near Newtown St Boswells.
Black Hill Fort — a hill fort in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Iain Lees — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Tweedbank · 6.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Black Hill Fort is a hill fort located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Black Hill Fort is a hill-fort located in central Scotland. This archaeological site features substantial earthworks, indicative of its historical significance. It represents the ancient defensive structures used in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.6251, -2.6592
- District
- Scottish Borders
- Postcode
- TD4 6AA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
- Nearest railway station
- Tweedbank — 6.6 km
Sources
- osm: way/1044259009 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Black Hill Fort?
- Black Hill Fort is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode TD4 6AA).
- What is Black Hill Fort?
- Black Hill Fort — a hill fort in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Black Hill Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Tweedbank, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode TD4 6AA.
- Is Black Hill Fort free to visit?
- Yes, Black Hill Fort is free to enter.
- How do I get to Black Hill Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Tweedbank, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TD4 6AA.