Hill forts · North East England
Gleadscleugh Hillfort
In or near Akeld.
Gleadscleugh Hillfort — a hill fort in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
David Robinson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Heatherslaw · 9.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Gleadscleugh 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
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Gleadscleugh Hillfort is a historic hill-fort located in central Scotland. This archaeological site showcases the remnants of ancient fortifications, reflecting the area's significance during its period of occupation.
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- Coordinates
- 55.5577, -2.0838
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Akeld
- Postcode
- NE71 6TB
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Northumberland
- Nearest railway station
- Heatherslaw — 9.2 km
Sources
- osm: node/1003940421 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gleadscleugh Hillfort?
- Gleadscleugh Hillfort is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode NE71 6TB), in the parish of Akeld.
- What is Gleadscleugh Hillfort?
- Gleadscleugh Hillfort — a hill fort in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Gleadscleugh Hillfort?
- The nearest railway station is Heatherslaw, about 9.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE71 6TB.
- Is Gleadscleugh Hillfort a protected site?
- Yes — Gleadscleugh Hillfort is part of the Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Till Catchment SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Gleadscleugh Hillfort free to visit?
- Yes, Gleadscleugh Hillfort is free to enter.
- How do I get to Gleadscleugh Hillfort?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NE71 6TB. It sits within the North Northumberland parliamentary constituency.