Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Burnswark, Settlement
In or near Ecclefechan.
Burnswark, Settlement — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Lynne Kirton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Lockerbie · 5.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Burnswark, Settlement is a archaeological 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
Burnswark is an archaeological settlement located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is notable for its extensive earthworks and remains, which provide insight into ancient habitation and military activity in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.0929, -3.2797
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG11 3JJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Nearest railway station
- Lockerbie — 5.7 km
Sources
- osm: way/1476847275 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Burnswark, Settlement?
- Burnswark, Settlement is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG11 3JJ).
- What is Burnswark, Settlement?
- Burnswark, Settlement — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Burnswark, Settlement?
- The nearest railway station is Lockerbie, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode DG11 3JJ.
- Is Burnswark, Settlement free to visit?
- Yes, Burnswark, Settlement is free to enter.
- How do I get to Burnswark, Settlement?
- The nearest railway station is Lockerbie, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DG11 3JJ.