Hill forts · Scottish Lowlands
Camps Knowe Wood Hillfort
Camps Knowe Wood Hillfort — a hill fort in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Alan O'Dowd — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Camps Knowe Wood Hillfort 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
Camps Knowe Wood Hillfort is a historic hill-fort located in the Scottish Lowlands. This site reflects the ancient defensive structures characteristic of the region, though specific details on its era and construction are not provided. It remains a significant archaeological feature in the landscape.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.4894, -3.5631
- District
- South Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- ML12 6UD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
Sources
- osm: way/1483324825 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Camps Knowe Wood Hillfort?
- Camps Knowe Wood Hillfort is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode ML12 6UD).
- What is Camps Knowe Wood Hillfort?
- Camps Knowe Wood Hillfort — a hill fort in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Camps Knowe Wood Hillfort?
- Drivers can use postcode ML12 6UD.
- Is Camps Knowe Wood Hillfort free to visit?
- Yes, Camps Knowe Wood Hillfort is free to enter.
- How do I get to Camps Knowe Wood Hillfort?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ML12 6UD. It sits within the Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale parliamentary constituency.