Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Elginhaugh Roman fort
In or near Danderhall.
Elginhaugh Roman fort — a archaeological in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Richard Webb — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Eskbank · 1.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Elginhaugh Roman fort is a archaeological 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
Elginhaugh Roman fort is an archaeological site located in central Scotland. It represents a well-preserved example of Roman military architecture in Britain. The fort provides insight into the Roman presence and activities in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.8944, -3.0857
- District
- Midlothian
- Postcode
- EH22 3NL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Midlothian
- Nearest railway station
- Eskbank — 1.5 km
- Official site
- canmore.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/739871880 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Elginhaugh Roman fort?
- Elginhaugh Roman fort is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH22 3NL).
- What is Elginhaugh Roman fort?
- Elginhaugh Roman fort — a archaeological in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Elginhaugh Roman fort?
- The nearest railway station is Eskbank, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH22 3NL.
- Is Elginhaugh Roman fort free to visit?
- Yes, Elginhaugh Roman fort is free to enter.
- How do I get to Elginhaugh Roman fort?
- The nearest railway station is Eskbank, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH22 3NL.