Towns & cities · North West England
Eaglesfield
Eaglesfield — village in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Annan · 9.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Eaglesfield is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 660 people. Address: DG11 3. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.0590°, -3.1970°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Eaglesfield (Scottish Gaelic: Achadh na h-Eaglaise) is a village in south east Dumfriesshire in the local authority area of Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland.
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Background
History
Eaglesfield is of ancient origin, and Blacket Tower is the former seat of an old Scottish Borders family, Clan Bell, a sept of Clan Douglas. There is some debate about the origin of the first element of the name which likely derives from the Celtic word for a church, eglwys in modern Welsh, or eaglais in modern Scottish Gaelic (achadh is the Gaelic word for a field, hence the Gaelic name of Achadh na h-Eaglaise). Springkell House is a Palladian mansion of 1734. Additions of 1818 by architect Alexander Johnstone, alterations and interior remodelling in 1894. Many of the buildings in the village are of recent construction, from the 19th and 20th centuries. The village is a good example of a…
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- Coordinates
- 55.0590, -3.1970
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG11 3
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Population
- 660
- Nearest railway station
- Annan — 9.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1009628 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Eaglesfield, Dumfries and Galloway (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Eaglesfield - geograph.org.uk - 210234.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Blacket House Tower
Literary houses · 0.7 km
Palmersgill Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.2 km
Springkell Estate Workers War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.6 km
Kirtle New Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.6 km
Kirtlebridge
Villages · 1.7 km
Broadlea Hange
Archaeological sites · 1.7 km
Langshaw Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.8 km
Kirkconnel Tower
Literary houses · 1.8 km
Blatobulgium
Archaeological sites · 1.9 km
Blatobulgium
Archaeological sites · 1.9 km
Bonshaw Tile Works
Archaeological sites · 2.0 km
Bonshaw Tile Works
Archaeological sites · 2.0 km
Eaglesfield is a small village located in the Scottish Lowlands with a population of 660. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 660
- Constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
Things to see in Eaglesfield
63 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Eaglesfield →
📷 3Historic houses · North West England
Wyseby House
Wyseby House — house in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Archaeological sites · North West England
Broadlea Hange
Broadlea Hange — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · North West England
Blatobulgium
Blatobulgium — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · North West England
Bonshaw Tile Works
Bonshaw Tile Works — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · North West England
Woodhouse Tower
Woodhouse Tower — a historic house in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Castles · North West England
Robgill Tower
Robgill Tower — a castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
Monument to Earl Grey
Monument to Earl Grey — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
Springkell Estate Workers War Memorial
Springkell Estate Workers War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
Merkland Cross
Merkland Cross — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · North West England
Waterbeck Church
Waterbeck Church — category C listed building-listed church in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic churches · North West England
Middlebie Mission Church, Lauriesclose
Middlebie Mission Church, Lauriesclose — category C listed building-listed church in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · North West England
Langshaw Bridge
Langshaw Bridge — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · North West England
Gowkhall Bridge
Gowkhall Bridge — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · North West England
Robgill Bridge
Robgill Bridge — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · North West England
Palmersgill Bridge
Palmersgill Bridge — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · North West England
Kirtle New Bridge
Kirtle New Bridge — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
Monument to Earl Grey, West Craigs Farm
Monument to Earl Grey, West Craigs Farm — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Castles · North West England
Bonshaw Tower
Bonshaw Tower is an oblong tower house, probably dating from the mid-16th century, one mile south of Kirtlebridge, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, above the Kirtle Water. It is adjacent to a 19th-c
📷 5Vineyards · North West England
Robgill
Robgill — a UK vineyard in scotland lowlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 5Vineyards · North West England
settlement 1550m NNW of Greencleuch Cottage
settlement 1550m NNW of Greencleuch Cottage — a UK vineyard in scotland lowlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 2Vineyards · North West England
Chalkyhill Wood, settlement 320m SW of Cairnhill
Chalkyhill Wood, settlement 320m SW of Cairnhill — a UK vineyard in scotland lowlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 5Vineyards · North West England
enclosure 600m N of Bloch Farm
enclosure 600m N of Bloch Farm — a UK vineyard in scotland lowlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 4Literary houses · North West England
Bonshaw Tower
Bonshaw Tower — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Literary houses · North West England
Robgill Tower
Robgill Tower — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
Nearby
📷 5Literary houses · North West England
Blacket House Tower
Blacket House Tower — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Historic bridges · North West England
Palmersgill Bridge
Palmersgill Bridge — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
Springkell Estate Workers War Memorial
Springkell Estate Workers War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · North West England
Kirtle New Bridge
Kirtle New Bridge — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 3Archaeological sites · North West England
Broadlea Hange
Broadlea Hange — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Eaglesfield
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Cressfield Caravan Park
Cressfield Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
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📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Bruce's Cave
Bruce's Cave — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands
Hoddom Castle Caravan Park & Campsite
Hoddom Castle Caravan Park & Campsite — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Galabank Camping and Caravan Park
Galabank Camping and Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
Queensberry Arms Hotel
Queensberry Arms Hotel in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
The Globe Tavern
The Globe Tavern in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
The Farmers Inn
The Farmers Inn in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Bruce Arms Public House, 3 Castle Street, Lochmaben
Bruce Arms Public House, 3 Castle Street, Lochmaben in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
The Greyhound Inn
The Greyhound Inn in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Horse And Farrier Public House
Horse And Farrier Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Eaglesfield?
- Eaglesfield is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG11 3).
- What is Eaglesfield?
- Eaglesfield — village in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Eaglesfield?
- The nearest railway station is Annan, about 9.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode DG11 3.
- Is Eaglesfield free to visit?
- Yes, Eaglesfield is free to enter.
- How do I get to Eaglesfield?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG11 3. It sits within the Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale parliamentary constituency.