Castles · Scottish Lowlands
Cow Castle, Hillfort
Cow Castle, Hillfort — a castle in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Cow Castle, Hillfort is a castle 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
Cow Castle is a hillfort located in central Scotland. It is notable for its historical significance as a defensive structure, though specific details regarding its construction or era are not provided. The site reflects the region's ancient fortification practices.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.5823, -3.5203
- District
- South Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- ML12 6JW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
Sources
- osm: way/1483754782 (ODbL)
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Places to eat & drink
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📷 4Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cow Castle, Hillfort?
- Cow Castle, Hillfort is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode ML12 6JW).
- What is Cow Castle, Hillfort?
- Cow Castle, Hillfort — a castle in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cow Castle, Hillfort?
- Drivers can use postcode ML12 6JW.
- Does Cow Castle, Hillfort charge admission?
- Cow Castle, Hillfort typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Cow Castle, Hillfort?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ML12 6JW. It sits within the Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale parliamentary constituency.