Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Eilean nan Gobhar Vitrified Forts
Eilean nan Gobhar Vitrified Forts — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Alan Reid — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Beasdale · 5.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Eilean nan Gobhar Vitrified Forts is a archaeological located in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Place summary
Eilean nan Gobhar Vitrified Forts is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Highlands. It features ancient fortified structures known for their vitrified stonework, a result of intense heat during their construction or subsequent destruction. The site offers insight into early Scottish defensive architecture.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 56.8485, -5.7833
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- PH38 4NB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Nearest railway station
- Beasdale — 5.9 km
Sources
- osm: way/1058279746 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Eilean nan Gobhar Vitrified Forts?
- Eilean nan Gobhar Vitrified Forts is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PH38 4NB).
- What is Eilean nan Gobhar Vitrified Forts?
- Eilean nan Gobhar Vitrified Forts — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Eilean nan Gobhar Vitrified Forts?
- The nearest railway station is Beasdale, about 5.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode PH38 4NB.
- Is Eilean nan Gobhar Vitrified Forts free to visit?
- Yes, Eilean nan Gobhar Vitrified Forts is free to enter.
- How do I get to Eilean nan Gobhar Vitrified Forts?
- The nearest railway station is Beasdale, about 5.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PH38 4NB.