Hill forts · Scottish Lowlands
Lochurd Hillfort
In or near West Linton.
Lochurd Hillfort — a hill fort in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Lochurd 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
Lochurd Hillfort is a prehistoric hillfort located in central Scotland. It is characterised by its earthworks and strategic position, typical of ancient defensive structures. The site reflects the region's historical significance during the Iron Age.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.6721, -3.4057
- District
- Scottish Borders
- Postcode
- EH46 7AJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
Sources
- osm: node/13614725080 (ODbL)
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Netherurd Memorial Hall
Memorials & monuments · 1.4 km
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Wether Law
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Historic churches · 1.7 km
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Mountains & hills · 2.0 km
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Gallowberry Wood
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Lochurd Hills
Lochurd Hills — mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 498 m.
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Sandy Hill
Sandy Hill — mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 348 m.
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Sandy Hill
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Netherurd Memorial Hall
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Places to stay
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Places to eat & drink
📷 7
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
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📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lochurd Hillfort?
- Lochurd Hillfort is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH46 7AJ).
- What is Lochurd Hillfort?
- Lochurd Hillfort — a hill fort in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Lochurd Hillfort?
- Drivers can use postcode EH46 7AJ.
- Is Lochurd Hillfort free to visit?
- Yes, Lochurd Hillfort is free to enter.
- How do I get to Lochurd Hillfort?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EH46 7AJ. It sits within the Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale parliamentary constituency.