Hill forts · Scottish Lowlands
Castlehill Hillfort
In or near Carnwath.
Castlehill Hillfort — a hill fort in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Jim Barton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Castlehill 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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Place summary
Castlehill Hillfort is a prominent archaeological site located in central Scotland. This ancient hill-fort is notable for its historical significance and remains a testament to early settlement patterns in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 55.6551, -3.4874
- District
- South Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- ML12 6FJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
Sources
- osm: way/1484877065 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Castlehill Hillfort?
- Castlehill Hillfort is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode ML12 6FJ).
- What is Castlehill Hillfort?
- Castlehill Hillfort — a hill fort in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Castlehill Hillfort?
- Drivers can use postcode ML12 6FJ.
- Is Castlehill Hillfort free to visit?
- Yes, Castlehill Hillfort is free to enter.
- How do I get to Castlehill Hillfort?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ML12 6FJ. It sits within the Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale parliamentary constituency.