Hill forts · Scottish Lowlands
Broom Hill Fort
In or near Eskdalemuir.
Broom Hill Fort — a hill fort in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Andrew Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Broom Hill Fort is a hill fort located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Broom Hill Fort is a hill-fort located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is notable for its historical significance, showcasing ancient defensive architecture typical of the region. The fort represents the remnants of early settlement and military strategy in Scotland's landscape.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.2115, -3.3309
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG11 2LE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
Sources
- osm: way/374532465 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Broom Hill Fort?
- Broom Hill Fort is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG11 2LE).
- What is Broom Hill Fort?
- Broom Hill Fort — a hill fort in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Broom Hill Fort?
- Drivers can use postcode DG11 2LE.
- Is Broom Hill Fort free to visit?
- Yes, Broom Hill Fort is free to enter.
- How do I get to Broom Hill Fort?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG11 2LE. It sits within the Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale parliamentary constituency.