Hill forts · Central Scotland
Hodge Cairn Hillfort
Hodge Cairn Hillfort — a hill fort in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Adam Ward — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Stow · 7.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Hodge Cairn 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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Place summary
Hodge Cairn Hillfort is a prehistoric hill-fort located in central Scotland. It is notable for its archaeological significance, representing ancient settlement patterns and defensive structures in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.7525, -2.9272
- District
- Scottish Borders
- Postcode
- TD1 2TE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
- Nearest railway station
- Stow — 7.7 km
Sources
- osm: node/8146966320 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hodge Cairn Hillfort?
- Hodge Cairn Hillfort is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode TD1 2TE).
- What is Hodge Cairn Hillfort?
- Hodge Cairn Hillfort — a hill fort in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hodge Cairn Hillfort?
- The nearest railway station is Stow, about 7.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode TD1 2TE.
- Is Hodge Cairn Hillfort free to visit?
- Yes, Hodge Cairn Hillfort is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hodge Cairn Hillfort?
- The nearest railway station is Stow, about 7.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TD1 2TE.