Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Hencastle Rig, Settlement
In or near Ecclefechan.
Hencastle Rig, Settlement — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Walter Baxter — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Lockerbie · 5.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Hencastle Rig, Settlement is a archaeological 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
Hencastle Rig is an archaeological settlement located in the Scottish Lowlands. It features remnants of ancient habitation, offering insights into past human activity in the region. The site is significant for its potential to enhance understanding of historical settlement patterns in Scotland.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.1538, -3.2796
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG11 2NQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Nearest railway station
- Lockerbie — 5.9 km
Sources
- osm: way/1477332884 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hencastle Rig, Settlement?
- Hencastle Rig, Settlement is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG11 2NQ).
- What is Hencastle Rig, Settlement?
- Hencastle Rig, Settlement — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hencastle Rig, Settlement?
- The nearest railway station is Lockerbie, about 5.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode DG11 2NQ.
- Is Hencastle Rig, Settlement free to visit?
- Yes, Hencastle Rig, Settlement is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hencastle Rig, Settlement?
- The nearest railway station is Lockerbie, about 5.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DG11 2NQ.