Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Dow Hill, holl fort
In or near Dailly.
Dow Hill, holl fort — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Humphrey Bolton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Girvan · 2.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Dow Hill, holl fort is a archaeological 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
Dow Hill, a hill fort located in the Scottish Lowlands, is an archaeological site of interest. It provides insights into ancient settlement patterns and defensive structures in the region. The site is significant for its historical context and contribution to understanding prehistoric Scotland.
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- Coordinates
- 55.2258, -4.8429
- District
- South Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA26 0HN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock
- Nearest railway station
- Girvan — 2.3 km
Sources
- osm: way/1395184201 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dow Hill, holl fort?
- Dow Hill, holl fort is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode KA26 0HN).
- What is Dow Hill, holl fort?
- Dow Hill, holl fort — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Dow Hill, holl fort?
- The nearest railway station is Girvan, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode KA26 0HN.
- Is Dow Hill, holl fort free to visit?
- Yes, Dow Hill, holl fort is free to enter.
- How do I get to Dow Hill, holl fort?
- The nearest railway station is Girvan, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KA26 0HN.