Hill forts · North West England
Cocklehaen, Hillfort
Cocklehaen, Hillfort — a hill fort in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Ed Iglehart — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Cocklehaen, 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
Cocklehaen is a hillfort located in the Scottish Lowlands. This archaeological site exemplifies the defensive structures used during ancient times, reflecting the region's historical significance.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.8662, -3.8300
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG7 1PP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
Sources
- osm: way/1507750652 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cocklehaen, Hillfort?
- Cocklehaen, Hillfort is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG7 1PP).
- What is Cocklehaen, Hillfort?
- Cocklehaen, Hillfort — a hill fort in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cocklehaen, Hillfort?
- Drivers can use postcode DG7 1PP.
- Is Cocklehaen, Hillfort free to visit?
- Yes, Cocklehaen, Hillfort is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cocklehaen, Hillfort?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG7 1PP. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency.