Hill forts · North East England
Dod Law West hillfort
In or near Akeld.
Dod Law West hillfort — a hill fort in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
James T M Towill — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Heatherslaw · 9.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Dod Law West 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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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Till Catchment SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Northumberland Shore SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Dod Law West is a hillfort located in central Scotland. It is characterised by its ancient earthworks, which provide insight into the defensive structures used in prehistoric times. The site is of archaeological significance, reflecting the settlement patterns of early communities in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 55.5790, -1.9950
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Doddington
- Postcode
- NE71 6AL
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Northumberland
- Nearest railway station
- Heatherslaw — 9.7 km
Sources
- osm: way/695727927 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dod Law West hillfort?
- Dod Law West hillfort is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode NE71 6AL), in the parish of Doddington.
- What is Dod Law West hillfort?
- Dod Law West hillfort — a hill fort in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Dod Law West hillfort?
- The nearest railway station is Heatherslaw, about 9.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE71 6AL.
- Is Dod Law West hillfort a protected site?
- Yes — Dod Law West hillfort is part of the Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Till Catchment SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Dod Law West hillfort free to visit?
- Yes, Dod Law West hillfort is free to enter.
- How do I get to Dod Law West hillfort?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NE71 6AL. It sits within the North Northumberland parliamentary constituency.