Castles · North East England
Maiden Castle Fort
In or near City of Durham.
Maiden Castle Fort — a castle in scotland lowlands.
Tim Heaton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Durham · 1.7 km
About
Maiden Castle Fort is a named castle in scotland lowlands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
Maiden Castle Fort is a prehistoric hillfort located in the Scottish Lowlands. This significant archaeological site features extensive earthworks and ramparts, indicative of its defensive purpose. The fort's size and construction reflect its status as one of the largest and most complex hillforts in Scotland. Visitors can explore the remains and appreciate the historical context of the area.
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- Coordinates
- 54.7694, -1.5617
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- City of Durham
- Postcode
- DH1 3SE
- Parliamentary constituency
- City of Durham
- Nearest railway station
- Durham — 1.7 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6287344 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Maiden Castle Fort?
- Maiden Castle Fort is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DH1 3SE), in the parish of City of Durham.
- What is Maiden Castle Fort?
- Maiden Castle Fort — a castle in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Maiden Castle Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Durham, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode DH1 3SE.
- Does Maiden Castle Fort charge admission?
- Maiden Castle Fort typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Maiden Castle Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Durham, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DH1 3SE.