Hill forts · Scottish Lowlands
Chester Hill, Hillfort
In or near Carstairs.
Chester Hill, Hillfort — a hill fort in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Alan O'Dowd — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Carstairs · 5.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Chester Hill, 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
Chester Hill is a hillfort located in central Scotland. It is notable for its historical significance as a defensive structure from the Iron Age. The site reflects the strategic military architecture of the period.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.6380, -3.6646
- District
- South Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- ML12 6PJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Nearest railway station
- Carstairs — 5.9 km
Sources
- osm: way/1484846190 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Chester Hill, Hillfort?
- Chester Hill, Hillfort is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode ML12 6PJ).
- What is Chester Hill, Hillfort?
- Chester Hill, Hillfort — a hill fort in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Chester Hill, Hillfort?
- The nearest railway station is Carstairs, about 5.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode ML12 6PJ.
- Is Chester Hill, Hillfort free to visit?
- Yes, Chester Hill, Hillfort is free to enter.
- How do I get to Chester Hill, Hillfort?
- The nearest railway station is Carstairs, about 5.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ML12 6PJ.