Hill forts · North East England
Blackhaggs Rigg Hillfort
In or near Akeld.
Blackhaggs Rigg Hillfort — a hill fort in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Stuart Meek — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Blackhaggs Rigg Hillfort 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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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Till Catchment SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Blackhaggs Rigg Hillfort is a prehistoric hill-fort located in central Scotland. It features ancient earthworks typical of Iron Age fortifications, reflecting the region's historical significance. The site is an important archaeological landmark, offering insights into Scotland's early settlements.
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- Coordinates
- 55.5190, -2.1850
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Kirknewton
- Postcode
- NE71 6TR
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Northumberland
Sources
- osm: node/1003940440 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Blackhaggs Rigg Hillfort?
- Blackhaggs Rigg Hillfort is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode NE71 6TR), in the parish of Kirknewton.
- What is Blackhaggs Rigg Hillfort?
- Blackhaggs Rigg Hillfort — a hill fort in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Blackhaggs Rigg Hillfort?
- Drivers can use postcode NE71 6TR.
- Is Blackhaggs Rigg Hillfort a protected site?
- Yes — Blackhaggs Rigg Hillfort is part of the Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Till Catchment SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Blackhaggs Rigg Hillfort free to visit?
- Yes, Blackhaggs Rigg Hillfort is free to enter.
- How do I get to Blackhaggs Rigg Hillfort?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NE71 6TR. It sits within the North Northumberland parliamentary constituency.