Hill forts · Scottish Lowlands
Green Island Fort, Hillfort
In or near Cargenbridge.
Green Island Fort, Hillfort — a hill fort in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Colin Kinnear — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Green Island Fort, Hillfort is a hill fort 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
Green Island Fort is a hillfort located in the Scottish Lowlands. This ancient structure is notable for its historical significance and archaeological interest, reflecting the region's early settlement patterns.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.0258, -3.8184
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG2 8RJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
Sources
- osm: way/1508135987 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Green Island Fort, Hillfort?
- Green Island Fort, Hillfort is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG2 8RJ).
- What is Green Island Fort, Hillfort?
- Green Island Fort, Hillfort — a hill fort in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Green Island Fort, Hillfort?
- Drivers can use postcode DG2 8RJ.
- Is Green Island Fort, Hillfort free to visit?
- Yes, Green Island Fort, Hillfort is free to enter.
- How do I get to Green Island Fort, Hillfort?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG2 8RJ. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency.